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 2459112 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2460500 epoch_slot_no: 19700 block_no: 2458997 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5913 time: 2019-04-16 11:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb04de8547e0e5b56d6d7a741559577f8fb2d421b1963060f8ebd2b5cfc90d684Block Operator
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