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 2461248 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2462635 epoch_slot_no: 235 block_no: 2461132 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3389 time: 2019-04-16 23:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64e830c9821299c11253216e846a2112b17ca726c4be29c22e8e04ab632067faBlock Operator
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