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 2464480 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2465867 epoch_slot_no: 3467 block_no: 2464364 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2298 time: 2019-04-17 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8e611657c255d429b2f438054ef5ae342bd223cf1b5e931c1c9eefe828ed9a8Block Operator
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