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 2457716 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2459104 epoch_slot_no: 18304 block_no: 2457601 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1556 time: 2019-04-16 03:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x740bcc226e9487ddc0cd237146d3d3a047a997a40f0a3f3293ce52ce876d2954Block Operator
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