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 2458638 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2460026 epoch_slot_no: 19226 block_no: 2458523 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1560 time: 2019-04-16 08:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x425a83d9710f0b56f2c3bae25a200d61957f5f946fc1b9b08387664f59c8cf66Block Operator
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