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 2456064 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2457452 epoch_slot_no: 16652 block_no: 2455949 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1705 time: 2019-04-15 18:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8529cd0385df1030d200eee4402a53dcaff69b053d3c7b564a61f1c33f13554dBlock Operator
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