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 2476981 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2478368 epoch_slot_no: 15968 block_no: 2476865 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-04-20 14:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34b27e9cc46b2b7d5708108800f2cacc9446a56af4c50ef91d2ed4092855ce2fBlock Operator
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