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 2464081 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2465468 epoch_slot_no: 3068 block_no: 2463965 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 992 time: 2019-04-17 14:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79145d36a87304e17cfb74b1373c376953613acd955cbf9066c2f1ac13f4565eBlock Operator
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