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 2462660 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2464047 epoch_slot_no: 1647 block_no: 2462544 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1177 time: 2019-04-17 06:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x250b2df051df5460654b05a7b1a838294606956e154ef86881579a4a8d392d67Block Operator
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