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 2459344 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2460732 epoch_slot_no: 19932 block_no: 2459229 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2019-04-16 12:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b0b1f5f3409ce7bc52de41109d23ce5da171b3eff0c4a797693b5916645f4e1Block Operator
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