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 2456679 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2458067 epoch_slot_no: 17267 block_no: 2456564 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-04-15 21:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5343e73ce35ba566e45a359bff45af45adbe92fda509721e93b4b9462d279c72Block Operator
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