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 2456262 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2457650 epoch_slot_no: 16850 block_no: 2456147 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-04-15 19:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26ee337bbd1cf8805ecd1f76155b55e3e84ee464ebeb7c3638cbc2baa3f65cddBlock Operator
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