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 2457206 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2458594 epoch_slot_no: 17794 block_no: 2457091 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2779 time: 2019-04-16 00:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7691d3939634cd2d9984f640bdb5fa3a66e0fe397aebb2f3437ad9ad0cb8e4bbBlock Operator
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