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 2453561 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2454949 epoch_slot_no: 14149 block_no: 2453446 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6706 time: 2019-04-15 04:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d5897aae479122287235516a0ee83c352dec4f0d6c2dfef5c6dcbfeca3b2f2eBlock Operator
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