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 2456996 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2458384 epoch_slot_no: 17584 block_no: 2456881 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1629 time: 2019-04-15 23:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x471ccb6041ab5dbb10f965a73f68f70e25ce3286ad1faf3f23193b020f131c01Block Operator
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