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 2464181 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2465568 epoch_slot_no: 3168 block_no: 2464065 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1472 time: 2019-04-17 15:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8615597eef3dad2d6ad963d8ad0b2f6664474ae924b4c0f7d7a24091a53d7e71Block Operator
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