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 2456707 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2458095 epoch_slot_no: 17295 block_no: 2456592 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2072 time: 2019-04-15 21:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50b5d09889bdb2a894d0281ccc900dc936e83a1614ccf2afda3fba1ebcdc1fa7Block Operator
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