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 2459920 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2461308 epoch_slot_no: 20508 block_no: 2459805 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1732 time: 2019-04-16 15:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf500bd2ccd4af15c89a6a3d216c4ae09cded278512317dddf1f3b8a89abe7a5dBlock Operator
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