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 2458426 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2459814 epoch_slot_no: 19014 block_no: 2458311 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3814 time: 2019-04-16 07:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0458279a3b0c1796368ccd8ff531a2790c5e1772ce66ae5818e081b9c25c0496Block Operator
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