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 2457208 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2458596 epoch_slot_no: 17796 block_no: 2457093 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-16 00:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60163ab9381fd475d084e4a662825d2a5992167439703cb5c20ac4d03a8f1183Block Operator
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