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 2456658 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2458046 epoch_slot_no: 17246 block_no: 2456543 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2037 time: 2019-04-15 21:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdbfe0679bcc0491417223482775e3ca84928f87bc1607cbf6322dd68cb810e6Block Operator
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