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 2454815 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2456203 epoch_slot_no: 15403 block_no: 2454700 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2019-04-15 11:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc32c9d6b5ab2d98d3bec1b56db1d369fca1070dd79e584e5bf8989e9b9e3abbaBlock Operator
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