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 2460329 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2461717 epoch_slot_no: 20917 block_no: 2460214 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-16 17:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c483e1829df65a780f90c79d846764f39340c1b7f8c5973e7ab257b70404bddBlock Operator
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