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 2453729 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2455117 epoch_slot_no: 14317 block_no: 2453614 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2019-04-15 05:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43557176c3dce39c0ad5fa06c697c5b7e0f8fc2755d34ac40a2f347015e6a783Block Operator
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