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 2459082 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2460470 epoch_slot_no: 19670 block_no: 2458967 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1532 time: 2019-04-16 11:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb08bbdfa7ac76a9aeed93df89c37d5cf196aeb8535e1b247fbc2410f9ba6dbeeBlock Operator
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