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 2458243 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2459631 epoch_slot_no: 18831 block_no: 2458128 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2200 time: 2019-04-16 06:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f722fa553f531c23898772bcbd47b378533f6d21d6a0d09ac1944a8ab92a868Block Operator
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