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 2460904 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2462292 epoch_slot_no: 21492 block_no: 2460789 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-16 21:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23df623fa04dfcc23294b14afe813d0b300de9a1b2967192ed55033c4e059823Block Operator
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