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 2459979 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2461367 epoch_slot_no: 20567 block_no: 2459864 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1926 time: 2019-04-16 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26da26b53e43a62b4be76c5bb2d5f38fee6d391766f4216137a7c3d35d1e68bfBlock Operator
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