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 2476024 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2477411 epoch_slot_no: 15011 block_no: 2475908 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1044 time: 2019-04-20 09:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcd0d79c1484773b10532ffb0dbc4c36b5f53d4b64d1d58a1a897f1b0dd2fb41Block Operator
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