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 2460028 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2461416 epoch_slot_no: 20616 block_no: 2459913 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-16 16:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98768fa583adb2af451b615d0ce74249dd26359153e62318d2850abc1d6c6289Block Operator
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