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 2459059 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2460447 epoch_slot_no: 19647 block_no: 2458944 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-16 10:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72f431cfd9591d6d82a0fbe062cfcbe4a1d8d76d89eb903598f8260a1d17a874Block Operator
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