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 2456333 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2457721 epoch_slot_no: 16921 block_no: 2456218 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2019-04-15 19:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f56acc36804f0ae10f1fe5e39afeb024c93a927878a71a19561af2e4fffbb30Block Operator
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