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 2457900 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2459288 epoch_slot_no: 18488 block_no: 2457785 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-16 04:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x187153002c9dbfa88ae575d7d97e27be9a1336e546e5bc39f711b2bc84a948a3Block Operator
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