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 2456306 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2457694 epoch_slot_no: 16894 block_no: 2456191 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1705 time: 2019-04-15 19:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9701ad741f2e5b528553e182de7b12f0d01d524d08ce4343aba6fe01cde7a82Block Operator
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