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 2455605 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2456993 epoch_slot_no: 16193 block_no: 2455490 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6325 time: 2019-04-15 15:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x481eb524d3487c88a7c526978d25b42fb341af8715b69e3ee7ae22cebc017622Block Operator
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