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 2462227 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2463614 epoch_slot_no: 1214 block_no: 2462111 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1000 time: 2019-04-17 04:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7ba3dc239278cedba1c47b6f51d526dfc945049cfad4a71df10b9b314d8b4f4Block Operator
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