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 2457816 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2459204 epoch_slot_no: 18404 block_no: 2457701 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2019-04-16 03:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26cdf5bc604dd0b720149ee3f7f404719cf5fed0a7bac4c9c5935dbe251eaae7Block Operator
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