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 2453583 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2454971 epoch_slot_no: 14171 block_no: 2453468 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1738 time: 2019-04-15 04:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7a66c54a4abdb2a52f04f5fec9fa77ffa99958c924558d6e22e4242f94b090aBlock Operator
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