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 2464660 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2466047 epoch_slot_no: 3647 block_no: 2464544 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1938 time: 2019-04-17 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f856abfd7ebcb734792c168373bb972671159a2da085ccd93f6e6de5ab2dd4dBlock Operator
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