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 2457105 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2458493 epoch_slot_no: 17693 block_no: 2456990 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2019-04-16 00:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35b67e44da0b47a32c32ccda8bbd817035234650b7289cef99ff58d4d8cd4650Block Operator
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