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 2457176 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2458564 epoch_slot_no: 17764 block_no: 2457061 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1699 time: 2019-04-16 00:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x805b9360d6c70f4a65b124d2cdb7d7d48ede5488e007e6d7979af5fd12ab9001Block Operator
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