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 2460288 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2461676 epoch_slot_no: 20876 block_no: 2460173 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-16 17:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x301041ec4816f1bcab1324ce213a32a85d985c481e5e8b876f0d27d1d7c6eec7Block Operator
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