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 2459619 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2461007 epoch_slot_no: 20207 block_no: 2459504 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2473 time: 2019-04-16 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ff80d5fdf19f0b9ba8a4074f3a526f4e16080623967a82e10340d062720a17fBlock Operator
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