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 2461002 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2462390 epoch_slot_no: 21590 block_no: 2460887 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2297 time: 2019-04-16 21:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20b5d35d2446452d78baa8ab9f5d193a45c513cec31d3f71e431b417dd4f7c1dBlock Operator
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