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 2456011 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2457399 epoch_slot_no: 16599 block_no: 2455896 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1077 time: 2019-04-15 17:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9aa6d8d9104b4b8d0a9b58bee6848bd9b4a4f671a5ec88f5275f9171b701bf20Block Operator
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