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 2463630 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2465017 epoch_slot_no: 2617 block_no: 2463514 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2720 time: 2019-04-17 12:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x213ce718daad9dcb4e6c8b013d91e521ed3a8b24c8885f09268e10504b548079Block Operator
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