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 2461390 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2462777 epoch_slot_no: 377 block_no: 2461274 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4518 time: 2019-04-16 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd9cd74c5f9df5909816cb9c713ca15177f173fb787004dc4b6fb8afd14f5153Block Operator
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