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 2455687 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2457075 epoch_slot_no: 16275 block_no: 2455572 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2019-04-15 16:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d5c8a923dccb35cea0c1edf7d00b58b1f1bb6665e518d911dbeb80eadf1db8dBlock Operator
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