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 2455233 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2456621 epoch_slot_no: 15821 block_no: 2455118 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-04-15 13:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58105f1cf6c843fdaef57f975a9963fd89154474c1031853d43e4f145c832546Block Operator
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