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 2465963 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2467350 epoch_slot_no: 4950 block_no: 2465847 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4037 time: 2019-04-18 01:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf5ed347a0903cd2a809755c3f0e0947198e61cf7d7ad302b467a7f83674ce40Block Operator
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