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 2458105 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2459493 epoch_slot_no: 18693 block_no: 2457990 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-16 05:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x994f51db64a71a051228833054ca06b047de76fa2aa684e7de6ce2659841636aBlock Operator
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