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 2456673 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2458061 epoch_slot_no: 17261 block_no: 2456558 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2019-04-15 21:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93a780354183c05de61f6ea67399df9b9da45f8bd9caa6d8cd55090e91ae5c84Block Operator
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