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 2461006 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2462394 epoch_slot_no: 21594 block_no: 2460891 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1487 time: 2019-04-16 21:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe60a7a1051e18d5bb2b8e6e9d4209170b93fa4635a0d3354d4a5971555b25b6aBlock Operator
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