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 2461869 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2463256 epoch_slot_no: 856 block_no: 2461753 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-17 02:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf8c79ec794896322380b08e49414a8eb7d19f86159ee2deb30325785458e239Block Operator
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