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 2459079 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2460467 epoch_slot_no: 19667 block_no: 2458964 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2643 time: 2019-04-16 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0058cd633ac3f1ed32b4cd3f3322828e5f6d53144b9caf7b53deaa9ff493492Block Operator
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