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 2458709 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2460097 epoch_slot_no: 19297 block_no: 2458594 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1388 time: 2019-04-16 08:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2171838be0a601c3a53fc372a1f740ea46e8808dda19ef6d467051c6edc71a6Block Operator
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