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 2454583 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2455971 epoch_slot_no: 15171 block_no: 2454468 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1627 time: 2019-04-15 10:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3259555276cac89bc2e5bbf25e2a08b349928a5071efde9dddffce2ffc7080aBlock Operator
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