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 2455677 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2457065 epoch_slot_no: 16265 block_no: 2455562 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1467 time: 2019-04-15 16:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x732c9c77535d2f9a0d97606f19cc0d00a50ea7aa86c0ba01dc74fcf884543171Block Operator
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