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 2458649 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2460037 epoch_slot_no: 19237 block_no: 2458534 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-04-16 08:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e845ac0109d2007fb9185f3e9d15be200aee3d46f035f5f6d279f9f9329b02cBlock Operator
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