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 2462830 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2464217 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 2462714 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6820 time: 2019-04-17 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd07a7e87abaf67aafae20a74a3b68e46eeaef761e610f48dfad2ddac91ce9aabBlock Operator
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