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 2460546 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2461934 epoch_slot_no: 21134 block_no: 2460431 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1342 time: 2019-04-16 19:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b41dcbb019570fca7f5f6718909096c31bb5204c4e8e8bf0549f393ccfe5572Block Operator
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