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 2477080 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2478467 epoch_slot_no: 16067 block_no: 2476964 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4594 time: 2019-04-20 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf05da3607c65c61b002b8dfd854a7e6e02c72698b7baac0b1a8348ab95882e08Block Operator
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