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 2453745 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2455133 epoch_slot_no: 14333 block_no: 2453630 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1984 time: 2019-04-15 05:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5199b8053efc6f859419f0b96497bfd99f39511cfef76e160120a10fa856f2d2Block Operator
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