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 2457030 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2458418 epoch_slot_no: 17618 block_no: 2456915 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-04-15 23:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b4468b10a1cc0022550fb6e3f1ea14d06ba3b36f09e018dcd716442710a8924Block Operator
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