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 2455809 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2457197 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 2455694 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4394 time: 2019-04-15 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9b28d2529693568bbeeb0b7a3c2c4280135178fe7359352965a733c5754803aBlock Operator
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