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 2454780 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2456168 epoch_slot_no: 15368 block_no: 2454665 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2019-04-15 11:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4eb1b517cad76342526866fbb73df6d99e306c7c4ca34a7e2ea9411d509681d1Block Operator
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