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 2460454 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2461842 epoch_slot_no: 21042 block_no: 2460339 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2335 time: 2019-04-16 18:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeee140abcd853f35d22259e6e6755c7cbc1bf5b763e0bc16acd594cfbdcab3d2Block Operator
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