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 2461983 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2463370 epoch_slot_no: 970 block_no: 2461867 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8909 time: 2019-04-17 03:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d039314cb83e89d78bcc4914e848f201002f3bf8a51e11670f70be57f091b98Block Operator
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