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 2461651 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2463038 epoch_slot_no: 638 block_no: 2461535 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2019-04-17 01:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8f3a7e25767d1ee7e9f7f3c179b35685e63d494cac5bca7117ecf564f75d05fBlock Operator
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