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 2453954 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2455342 epoch_slot_no: 14542 block_no: 2453839 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-04-15 06:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1dc4db670868799be0a16b25628f96dd49206a809fc653927ba039066a01a574Block Operator
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