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 2462791 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2464178 epoch_slot_no: 1778 block_no: 2462675 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5567 time: 2019-04-17 07:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fdfb90c98ea02eaf1922ad262a377d38ae5c5c52b740635ea8bc3f5c34990dfBlock Operator
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