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 2459795 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2461183 epoch_slot_no: 20383 block_no: 2459680 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2019-04-16 14:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x573e7ab919c684ec826c88b3f1deb888177ea694c08b75e23e1c1f4e84c4d264Block Operator
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