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 2456708 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2458096 epoch_slot_no: 17296 block_no: 2456593 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6510 time: 2019-04-15 21:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ac50ed2f32a1c0c48e6f796b9a43915c63240d359ffe2d390435e45d6766a97Block Operator
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