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 2453790 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2455178 epoch_slot_no: 14378 block_no: 2453675 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2391 time: 2019-04-15 05:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x977b0e014a640a782e656d5c76701d0bd3f8bf9a37450031c22b2c9da5b2f6c9Block Operator
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