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 2459295 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2460683 epoch_slot_no: 19883 block_no: 2459180 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2714 time: 2019-04-16 12:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf464a55723b398daa4988a14d39b01b64bc57af06520c796021918a6cd68dd82Block Operator
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