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 2464438 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2465825 epoch_slot_no: 3425 block_no: 2464322 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-04-17 16:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f2cacf90d99eaec1f55ad99bdbb0492916dffa01a5f66aff472061f774cb9deBlock Operator
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