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 2458106 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2459494 epoch_slot_no: 18694 block_no: 2457991 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5429 time: 2019-04-16 05:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1541011a89aaf84fbf19ac5ecaa7d44b1dd255c3920d80bbd0ef8adf10e65525Block Operator
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