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 2461004 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2462392 epoch_slot_no: 21592 block_no: 2460889 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2011 time: 2019-04-16 21:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5118ab398f0ea701e57022ac86f7ddca97a10630746b12ca5e9a507aedf51f42Block Operator
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