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 2465110 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2466497 epoch_slot_no: 4097 block_no: 2464994 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2638 time: 2019-04-17 20:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0160c2529ba9d716b817ee490e4f28335ae96cf87d3fcc15c3c1a981e929de32Block Operator
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