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 2454369 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2455757 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 2454254 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4188 time: 2019-04-15 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b364028eb80242730f134dccb03ff4381133d3a2fc97773c4facc9b335d88fbBlock Operator
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