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 2460759 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2462147 epoch_slot_no: 21347 block_no: 2460644 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2057 time: 2019-04-16 20:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x668082ecef311eb1d2ba8437a7aa8405449329babdcb296ce10dc5956b70ebe7Block Operator
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