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 2457639 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2459027 epoch_slot_no: 18227 block_no: 2457524 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2838 time: 2019-04-16 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95198f7af862e0a59dd9be2fbd62ce7d19598410a008e121a5d34e974d3c813bBlock Operator
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