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 2460195 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2461583 epoch_slot_no: 20783 block_no: 2460080 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1490 time: 2019-04-16 17:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6c99f4df690035dd0b5c5948f1a9ab44a73ec2972a1155138f51a93580a2640Block Operator
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