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 2455117 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2456505 epoch_slot_no: 15705 block_no: 2455002 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1177 time: 2019-04-15 12:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1d294b7640e9f0aeb22316b8d9d35e826fef3d3c8a772a5f14b5533eae3fbfdBlock Operator
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