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 2459582 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2460970 epoch_slot_no: 20170 block_no: 2459467 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1716 time: 2019-04-16 13:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x268debf59c6ac2feb486e17470025adb6e2a5b1c52ba0ce90b64ba01bc4cad55Block Operator
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