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 2458731 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2460119 epoch_slot_no: 19319 block_no: 2458616 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1564 time: 2019-04-16 09:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e19cfee09daea7ed679fc25389b2a2c21137aa01609507e2ac4ee835c656c2bBlock Operator
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