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 2460361 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2461749 epoch_slot_no: 20949 block_no: 2460246 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2019-04-16 18:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0536b31ab0fcea3977702c4cb6d3195b6dd836da52478c411a114d7bae8d2c7Block Operator
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