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 2457837 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2459225 epoch_slot_no: 18425 block_no: 2457722 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-16 04:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e5d617313dec82f1d1a46469917cd6a6213a365ce8a576e06c3860dde4ddceeBlock Operator
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