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 2458509 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2459897 epoch_slot_no: 19097 block_no: 2458394 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6818 time: 2019-04-16 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdea24a345d546be2cde09c11a487ede8ab3b71fe54f11f40962d9dfb128b2b33Block Operator
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