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 2456331 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2457719 epoch_slot_no: 16919 block_no: 2456216 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1126 time: 2019-04-15 19:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cd502308c4fa31b619405463e40fce43bb0b76762e07e6d6a07de4b276e1569Block Operator
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