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 2455566 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2456954 epoch_slot_no: 16154 block_no: 2455451 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1135 time: 2019-04-15 15:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45a17ed2e7665a45046681c50c06d4b64b22ee0a898c8c628dd3784479d6319aBlock Operator
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