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 2457719 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2459107 epoch_slot_no: 18307 block_no: 2457604 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2019-04-16 03:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b33273b901cd31184db5f9484808b303f12a21b725e254ad27149d499305105Block Operator
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