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 2462242 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2463629 epoch_slot_no: 1229 block_no: 2462126 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1568 time: 2019-04-17 04:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc898041ecc91ca00869d4d3c36a473df4a4cfdddd33e12ecd0dd0f62ed434ecBlock Operator
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