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 2463706 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2465093 epoch_slot_no: 2693 block_no: 2463590 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2019-04-17 12:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03079b66fe35e25a1426832c87dc7231d5a929a867d25432fdd0af552103268eBlock Operator
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