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 2461210 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2462597 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 2461094 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2463 time: 2019-04-16 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a6dbf4f1b603d61e0f7dcaec018540acddb90f34b0974d7c659f767c8d3153fBlock Operator
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