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 2463856 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2465243 epoch_slot_no: 2843 block_no: 2463740 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2047 time: 2019-04-17 13:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8e5ec84a8f61be9e7df82ef05fd80569725072c9a47f70de969a36ebd1f40deBlock Operator
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