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 2453683 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2455071 epoch_slot_no: 14271 block_no: 2453568 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2347 time: 2019-04-15 05:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e7bd4592ea0a3fe4f5c67dd317b9164dbe0c65ae2f21b5ff3535c20b0858672Block Operator
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