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 2463127 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2464514 epoch_slot_no: 2114 block_no: 2463011 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4508 time: 2019-04-17 09:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e5956ded336f0bafa9cdc5667f630142bc4c4e652ee18a587f99df4d40dcf0eBlock Operator
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