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 2460068 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2461456 epoch_slot_no: 20656 block_no: 2459953 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-16 16:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72f0b3c3cc597d67858fa1b797204bc5ec220b2cc1c0479c80b0510a1c50ad83Block Operator
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