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 2460576 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2461964 epoch_slot_no: 21164 block_no: 2460461 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2405 time: 2019-04-16 19:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa15be165e5c9536770ef6d51bbc414141266ba01cad32717d13a6bdfa2936919Block Operator
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