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 2456947 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2458335 epoch_slot_no: 17535 block_no: 2456832 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-04-15 23:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40474feb160d7f7c54646e0d3dc71e043aec9be2a6da0350358e5713476429ccBlock Operator
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