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 2457691 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2459079 epoch_slot_no: 18279 block_no: 2457576 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 964 time: 2019-04-16 03:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x613bd59b4fe147e8641fdb4d2675553fe90b05ad29999c1df3d26ae1c5e302a6Block Operator
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