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 2458355 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2459743 epoch_slot_no: 18943 block_no: 2458240 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1354 time: 2019-04-16 06:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x630940d25cb6bf665b20777499d5413ed83bfcf9b15d5cb03fba48aff9359715Block Operator
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