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 2460309 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2461697 epoch_slot_no: 20897 block_no: 2460194 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3375 time: 2019-04-16 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc0252167918a6b92ded0591d62b084f99c6c9c77e8842bd61a16482b0defdfaBlock Operator
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