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 2455800 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2457188 epoch_slot_no: 16388 block_no: 2455685 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1405 time: 2019-04-15 16:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x926c8005284041ff2335d63a0792cd1309386d7ec2176fd272c153cfc1e3a4a7Block Operator
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