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 2456108 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2457496 epoch_slot_no: 16696 block_no: 2455993 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2687 time: 2019-04-15 18:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49705614318a395f88d6aab013d708d6eb3ba4f35dc1817332c91c1f23183642Block Operator
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