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 2462650 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2464037 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 2462534 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 12427 time: 2019-04-17 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcc78a55d3ef42942f7850ffb328ec40009c76d6c3ead3d19585519b3cb39904Block Operator
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