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 2461695 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2463082 epoch_slot_no: 682 block_no: 2461579 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-04-17 01:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7499744f651f6bc383bd914bc88b6398775d83f7194f0f330eff536fedca7d7Block Operator
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