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 2455902 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2457290 epoch_slot_no: 16490 block_no: 2455787 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2019-04-15 17:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0438ee731a54f466ac249687a8fa0927226f990b1ec3ce6d445305b41d0869b5Block Operator
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