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 2461420 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2462807 epoch_slot_no: 407 block_no: 2461304 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2471 time: 2019-04-17 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5275265801d37d784b11ae7f51cfee0d29fea1426f3e4766d1c86d5247b3bf1Block Operator
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