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 2457755 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2459143 epoch_slot_no: 18343 block_no: 2457640 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2019-04-16 03:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49c84751d29698c5860d0d84e1be0444e3e08df1a57c25443d8d08ff8251bff3Block Operator
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