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 2455712 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2457100 epoch_slot_no: 16300 block_no: 2455597 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2206 time: 2019-04-15 16:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3199b44df24d0f7cfc2fc183161d12fa6dd64c3480fa83c8efc8cbe0a73ba505Block Operator
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