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 2453867 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2455255 epoch_slot_no: 14455 block_no: 2453752 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1738 time: 2019-04-15 06:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd208918cebb8ce564894379325f3beac5576f14a7c3ac8d87ae29d0f9edd1b3aBlock Operator
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