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 2457000 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2458388 epoch_slot_no: 17588 block_no: 2456885 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1203 time: 2019-04-15 23:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31e13d2f47f3ff0d002a390da6964fdd7ab6e79f9b61d96501d6b6ca5e4b031bBlock Operator
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