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 2453699 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2455087 epoch_slot_no: 14287 block_no: 2453584 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8545 time: 2019-04-15 05:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab195325e81e71c6855aedc8ffd632f00f1ffac90fbca757a9f6b12c3fbd8a13Block Operator
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