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 2477638 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2479025 epoch_slot_no: 16625 block_no: 2477522 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1349 time: 2019-04-20 18:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85d3b17670c0b003ea9fd36ef5027340a9839f783e328354dc6bff3afe52f289Block Operator
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