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 2458939 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2460327 epoch_slot_no: 19527 block_no: 2458824 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-16 10:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12fd9fc35d636ce570a4d20af230bba8bcb9512663fe885e01ceab9ef0df7a28Block Operator
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