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 2462665 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2464052 epoch_slot_no: 1652 block_no: 2462549 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1706 time: 2019-04-17 06:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf68a592ba21de49948733c133805268c5b55f410ef7c9e500c5934c1626c2caaBlock Operator
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