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 2464789 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2466176 epoch_slot_no: 3776 block_no: 2464673 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1731 time: 2019-04-17 18:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8074ccf37db478230b3d4dca97d1f4c5b36fc85243bd341f9fa3bb467521a3c9Block Operator
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