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 2455468 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2456856 epoch_slot_no: 16056 block_no: 2455353 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2826 time: 2019-04-15 14:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d5b87730fc16c18e67611bfa7d686cfffc09af10f204bedeb7267bacfc8c0e7Block Operator
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