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 2458504 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2459892 epoch_slot_no: 19092 block_no: 2458389 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1392 time: 2019-04-16 07:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06283f9fa79870de400bd59fa3201a09d7f97e4e832b5715488aa2a2b238841bBlock Operator
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