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 2455039 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2456427 epoch_slot_no: 15627 block_no: 2454924 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2019-04-15 12:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x878ad9a0d75b7f5db6537c4f018c60ee0a48df212a36db6a6070fa9d86feffe0Block Operator
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