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 2476899 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2478286 epoch_slot_no: 15886 block_no: 2476783 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1414 time: 2019-04-20 14:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x640e6a9e61988cf3e84f64323725bf17aaf58b4cb3c9a255c4e406701b9a4280Block Operator
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