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 2453516 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2454904 epoch_slot_no: 14104 block_no: 2453401 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-04-15 04:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02b903e1ea86ee721e40e94ef67cdaa42100a8a1d8856a98a38d2552acdd7b03Block Operator
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