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 2464405 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2465792 epoch_slot_no: 3392 block_no: 2464289 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-17 16:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2644075b7ff2786b0ad373fb8290ba858292f5e2a9d0d0b6177882b01ff62aefBlock Operator
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