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 2454039 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2455427 epoch_slot_no: 14627 block_no: 2453924 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2019-04-15 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad879042a8adfce98b0021ed6b36827676eba92ada3c0b67d11fb62296110179Block Operator
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