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 2457923 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2459311 epoch_slot_no: 18511 block_no: 2457808 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3144 time: 2019-04-16 04:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf68ae48efeba7c76656106c9f4ade245981f0e9cb1313c15717c9b66d7520ee8Block Operator
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