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 2459417 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2460805 epoch_slot_no: 20005 block_no: 2459302 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1914 time: 2019-04-16 12:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc01575990697ad1587dd7215d8e0f5bb5813e99556fd675ca26dd5ab2507d51Block Operator
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