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 2456657 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2458045 epoch_slot_no: 17245 block_no: 2456542 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3697 time: 2019-04-15 21:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00378fa6180374b16696012654cfa1b15e37e21785febc4a824093bc81d783aaBlock Operator
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