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 2463731 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2465118 epoch_slot_no: 2718 block_no: 2463615 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4290 time: 2019-04-17 12:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf982f17057dd65cc609e8df3feaf5983ba5b0b50be0b07af81a6ab0e9824457aBlock Operator
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