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 2461027 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2462414 epoch_slot_no: 14 block_no: 2460911 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1574 time: 2019-04-16 21:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1ae19ce56b336d35087c68393a76944686acf72e8700a6201cb8820e9fb6dc9Block Operator
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