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 2458978 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2460366 epoch_slot_no: 19566 block_no: 2458863 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-04-16 10:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a65377b5e1538bac45d44f443ca6362a84a7fcd29a40c607532a9edb65d5d0bBlock Operator
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