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 2461159 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2462546 epoch_slot_no: 146 block_no: 2461043 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3566 time: 2019-04-16 22:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91fc0030a371db6d72c0f38df49685adff403c4f186e9576fefc0448a73f6cf8Block Operator
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