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 2476930 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2478317 epoch_slot_no: 15917 block_no: 2476814 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2039 time: 2019-04-20 14:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20e2195c4b47da6934670bc901e980fde47393fc8bc375d6f59f52c534a1e8ccBlock Operator
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