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 2456032 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2457420 epoch_slot_no: 16620 block_no: 2455917 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2502 time: 2019-04-15 18:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9d3002cb7670f60d559e19daa182e7424e3cbccac5128767d4be28b2ee5514dBlock Operator
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