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 2463885 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2465272 epoch_slot_no: 2872 block_no: 2463769 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1115 time: 2019-04-17 13:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8dc9614607095a6ab54ec3bed6f1292ad6bb35fafa6e9619e7940bbb30b49130Block Operator
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