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 2455430 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2456818 epoch_slot_no: 16018 block_no: 2455315 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4747 time: 2019-04-15 14:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9fc8ac56a4a7c60689a937d1b8dd633f62e0dc61e5f9fa8935542dfac4a3509Block Operator
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