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 2455277 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2456665 epoch_slot_no: 15865 block_no: 2455162 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2257 time: 2019-04-15 13:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x547fad706add25f7a44b3ba93de0b68a000f719b4d667c910e1004af2677fd33Block Operator
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