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 2477087 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2478474 epoch_slot_no: 16074 block_no: 2476971 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-04-20 15:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfc49bc1866aee49dedfc87c374e89930c4b6a87a6109e5f9e72a9df369cb01eBlock Operator
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