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 2477636 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2479023 epoch_slot_no: 16623 block_no: 2477520 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1073 time: 2019-04-20 18:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66e3a24375c2cdc6cf4fae2cc46a9cfb9e59e20c7009f0dda69ba1da30dd571aBlock Operator
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