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 2456063 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2457451 epoch_slot_no: 16651 block_no: 2455948 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2662 time: 2019-04-15 18:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3b9832c1062342ae53bde159492962c80264d60ad5052df13c6e5960bc378fdBlock Operator
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