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 2455625 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2457013 epoch_slot_no: 16213 block_no: 2455510 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2019-04-15 15:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31203eb7a58b927611d19e1caa2410d65a3f51de26c56fa87aa2b0c770b8b85fBlock Operator
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