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 2457938 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2459326 epoch_slot_no: 18526 block_no: 2457823 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4811 time: 2019-04-16 04:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef1ba17fc2f07cb1831c8c0871277f37eb4a0796dd1e2edc74df1b29dcf16a4bBlock Operator
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