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 2456705 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2458093 epoch_slot_no: 17293 block_no: 2456590 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1326 time: 2019-04-15 21:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bd3e3f567b797710ed22a6ce640a73e30d3e2c5011c1578498c82685a4ea4dcBlock Operator
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