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 2457644 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2459032 epoch_slot_no: 18232 block_no: 2457529 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2019-04-16 03:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7af96a29372a1c7c8838345c91016b18c54a93dee80636d6c55fede59f521901Block Operator
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