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 2456124 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2457512 epoch_slot_no: 16712 block_no: 2456009 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1669 time: 2019-04-15 18:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb940e75fa6181839ea232f1716415c4f47561b6aeb511e8cedc538a49b607366Block Operator
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