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 2456002 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2457390 epoch_slot_no: 16590 block_no: 2455887 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3749 time: 2019-04-15 17:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bb187fc492cc1e83d64867ec8181ea0ff92b0a83f3f00bfa38ec5b69cdbeb8dBlock Operator
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