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 2454758 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2456146 epoch_slot_no: 15346 block_no: 2454643 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-04-15 11:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c165edc32b937a2c932b6d2974b40e6593115035ac3ea7391b327adcbe92d6bBlock Operator
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