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 2458387 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2459775 epoch_slot_no: 18975 block_no: 2458272 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1360 time: 2019-04-16 07:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94a82fa5cf8f868cd8fc5da20f6740a21877b478415590c05b09998706e16a5cBlock Operator
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