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 2458304 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2459692 epoch_slot_no: 18892 block_no: 2458189 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2019-04-16 06:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26139a5753f5f0b31beb67535edabb1531d6d7ee7dc4a0f4cc4971e47422a37dBlock Operator
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