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 2463178 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2464565 epoch_slot_no: 2165 block_no: 2463062 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 943 time: 2019-04-17 09:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2a8fa6d3b3cf3caac28c647b9f3a9d4d7b5a8294f02978dd3fdee7b15ce3b1bBlock Operator
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