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 2454975 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2456363 epoch_slot_no: 15563 block_no: 2454860 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1853 time: 2019-04-15 12:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb00c285a38d83d4d840e61b1b7c36f9a81897b8f97d7ef75cf4cf128b5cd412aBlock Operator
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