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 2459737 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2461125 epoch_slot_no: 20325 block_no: 2459622 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1855 time: 2019-04-16 14:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x318538a788791fef6c551b87ae1b9d33912a65459b0e318c242b090f77650afaBlock Operator
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