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 2460775 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2462163 epoch_slot_no: 21363 block_no: 2460660 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3314 time: 2019-04-16 20:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f5b1d870280ea1e9445021ffd7082a95d56b2692c60c488f65d4cc7652e7f44Block Operator
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