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 2461907 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2463294 epoch_slot_no: 894 block_no: 2461791 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1883 time: 2019-04-17 02:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ed704f2a6037d65f24ac5ee68848d76b44695ed9c6b8b02c7bea833473a75afBlock Operator
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