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 2456017 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2457405 epoch_slot_no: 16605 block_no: 2455902 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2699 time: 2019-04-15 17:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3511cfbc28fd191019fbfc830751ecff7d5a732bd6c1cda7daab2f578eabd4a9Block Operator
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