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 2455971 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2457359 epoch_slot_no: 16559 block_no: 2455856 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3713 time: 2019-04-15 17:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x766b44151377085dc13b7a40d5e79d5b6f1ed6cf7e834b7d38423267c53f573eBlock Operator
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