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 2461570 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2462957 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 2461454 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6089 time: 2019-04-17 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9286c5a3f5e2473a7723e37bf3ef281f0711685420d4fa23485bea1c9a41f84bBlock Operator
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