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 2460669 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2462057 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 2460554 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9075 time: 2019-04-16 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cc94f46b306e84c8430be4d7939cb7b863cec686b7dc5e55b762a3a38f995b8Block Operator
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