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 2455498 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2456886 epoch_slot_no: 16086 block_no: 2455383 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6846 time: 2019-04-15 15:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a7c84b71cf63d49cfd94ee1b1304fdfb6305a9ffbfc8f8bc02b744d4ff87849Block Operator
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