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 2459724 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2461112 epoch_slot_no: 20312 block_no: 2459609 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-16 14:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4f9eef66a230803e683e2d49d2535dded259b2c6849a6285d6dfdab09826932Block Operator
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