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 2463940 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2465327 epoch_slot_no: 2927 block_no: 2463824 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2831 time: 2019-04-17 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd04f93302ecf3d09e24e29dda7356a4de9db5d690a623c50e871c1a76a895fcbBlock Operator
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