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 2461841 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2463228 epoch_slot_no: 828 block_no: 2461725 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2464 time: 2019-04-17 02:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x065b5106db183834a1e9936520b8905b9405a062d090959e57c358005112cb47Block Operator
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