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 2456529 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2457917 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 2456414 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4787 time: 2019-04-15 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67880e17619bff4e4e74dc27671b7c6929e4c602f82b638c5dc809bc3ff02b0fBlock Operator
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