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 2453592 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2454980 epoch_slot_no: 14180 block_no: 2453477 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8044 time: 2019-04-15 04:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e5f72b862141f3b05e5a33f4105afc8eeb329fe3ed81a595cf64d7d3153cbb7Block Operator
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