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 2465756 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2467143 epoch_slot_no: 4743 block_no: 2465640 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-04-18 00:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c57fe7de3a708bcf0819f83eacde0f8af532f96f9af89e34bbb0cc87bacc6bdBlock Operator
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