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 2475059 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2476446 epoch_slot_no: 14046 block_no: 2474943 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-04-20 03:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc66be49e4a9391496f05dbf4008ebb991441e931b1eafd9f0a49bc56ff7921caBlock Operator
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