A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2453394 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2454782 epoch_slot_no: 13982 block_no: 2453279 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3745 time: 2019-04-15 03:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73a6f09602e7c356967de04db73966416ed0f05b72b1e6671273247e04018910Block Operator
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