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 2463745 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2465132 epoch_slot_no: 2732 block_no: 2463629 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1493 time: 2019-04-17 12:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbeca1a44a5921f24fb18427d32fcaa1d37be1f9dcda10cf3306ad34840a7c415Block Operator
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