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 2461754 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2463141 epoch_slot_no: 741 block_no: 2461638 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4553 time: 2019-04-17 01:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x548f2826d4684f6b63ce37e6d107a36b0af06b9bb4def1c929362c789830f4adBlock Operator
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