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 2462959 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2464346 epoch_slot_no: 1946 block_no: 2462843 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5255 time: 2019-04-17 08:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0adb6ba3b431b55d68583905714ee4255b20ca078b0237d83fb5991d5155c8e9Block Operator
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