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 2456154 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2457542 epoch_slot_no: 16742 block_no: 2456039 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3347 time: 2019-04-15 18:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f62ec0466a31b28b9ecc65967527c4ddb99315493eb0dd51be74e283d6c665fBlock Operator
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