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 2453829 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2455217 epoch_slot_no: 14417 block_no: 2453714 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4032 time: 2019-04-15 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb5edd44a7b9d1aa82b804a8081a872b05d17bf019171bcb34b7a2e10d636c7cBlock Operator
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