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 2459156 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2460544 epoch_slot_no: 19744 block_no: 2459041 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2019-04-16 11:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccc591163c752308100879d6426d26125a7f4ef75b93a73f41acc79322cb16f8Block Operator
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