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 2454040 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2455428 epoch_slot_no: 14628 block_no: 2453925 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1278 time: 2019-04-15 07:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x648e79706cce39c2e9bb6a882bc2eb1ec0c3c8fc2b8eb7888aed0496b7e28231Block Operator
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