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 2460866 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2462254 epoch_slot_no: 21454 block_no: 2460751 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1347 time: 2019-04-16 20:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fe909984f4821be50b52c56133957f62dce43737ecaae86f49ab9d6ed48ed79Block Operator
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