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 2457429 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2458817 epoch_slot_no: 18017 block_no: 2457314 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5345 time: 2019-04-16 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddd6d7e6ecda42782884fc1638497c1784fce2c25529be7e826eb2a47beb2a4bBlock Operator
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