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 2458014 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2459402 epoch_slot_no: 18602 block_no: 2457899 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5892 time: 2019-04-16 05:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf33261d347f36bf0fb329683c69489d1725f36d8768578dc842f9bc3e92b2e28Block Operator
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