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 2455692 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2457080 epoch_slot_no: 16280 block_no: 2455577 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1143 time: 2019-04-15 16:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01ed6fad0fccf0e4bfc43903506e11b8710ff733d67d2ad5149e1e94dbf12813Block Operator
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