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 2457161 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2458549 epoch_slot_no: 17749 block_no: 2457046 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2233 time: 2019-04-16 00:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa77fb8e364b51b6817055a5a13c58e744c5d3f4c9107a129ed036b3bfdcec5cBlock Operator
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