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 2477409 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2478796 epoch_slot_no: 16396 block_no: 2477293 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3518 time: 2019-04-20 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabc027bcea62331530a12bd38cbcd61b0d8d0315b50ac601b006ffc08df69053Block Operator
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