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 2454685 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2456073 epoch_slot_no: 15273 block_no: 2454570 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1715 time: 2019-04-15 10:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63c15a66efafb65fab213de1cc67ae6f053c449b236f45db8ae8665c9270f07aBlock Operator
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