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 2453395 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2454783 epoch_slot_no: 13983 block_no: 2453280 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1887 time: 2019-04-15 03:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fc5de074161c35e1bb9b3870c97c51bac87a870a483391698fb8d8cc4f54bccBlock Operator
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