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 2455269 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2456657 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 2455154 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7860 time: 2019-04-15 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3db00f5905f5bb0ace93f37a2043bfd8842dcb4aba75b0c8d462557275a88b48Block Operator
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