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 2457633 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2459021 epoch_slot_no: 18221 block_no: 2457518 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3123 time: 2019-04-16 02:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d1ed1fd63f51fd79a035e3a6ecfa2d5e4512060f0816d46cd800669b9bb3766Block Operator
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