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 2477223 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2478610 epoch_slot_no: 16210 block_no: 2477107 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2019-04-20 15:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8183ba5acdb8685f0e93973ec6d2bc91c8d5032e4ccee11331fb27a59fad9916Block Operator
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