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 2455665 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2457053 epoch_slot_no: 16253 block_no: 2455550 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1282 time: 2019-04-15 16:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89da5ee43c13817fa44e97557685069fdf095f6a870f6a6609eeedbdd1a5d76dBlock Operator
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