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 2453485 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2454873 epoch_slot_no: 14073 block_no: 2453370 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1307 time: 2019-04-15 03:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86f5e53011bd39a62cfb813f1abd68091d1cf0f5243699661a1c561f60d851bdBlock Operator
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