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 2455575 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2456963 epoch_slot_no: 16163 block_no: 2455460 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2539 time: 2019-04-15 15:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x290831a4442f1fd85aa7639b32b857eba0552d57b9afce6959f5fc179258f24bBlock Operator
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