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 2459624 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2461012 epoch_slot_no: 20212 block_no: 2459509 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3202 time: 2019-04-16 14:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4f600bcdcabf1c15e9b07e5d2f2faa122c34d49e4d6aa6f920296cf6985f325Block Operator
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