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 2465293 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2466680 epoch_slot_no: 4280 block_no: 2465177 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-17 21:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e5ba383dc3afe04cb7bc67fc38b5e0c2ebf82b984aa17c57e847c4fc338c6edBlock Operator
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