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 2476515 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2477902 epoch_slot_no: 15502 block_no: 2476399 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2364 time: 2019-04-20 11:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe22ee3997f0c9d798d852d095aacbcfddb0ab6861a6af06d4b67ce0264af5ef7Block Operator
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