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 2477770 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2479157 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 2477654 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6765 time: 2019-04-20 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ae4ba532a6d64c426e22e6df7a95e002a6dae1e3d0f8ecd61f78bde46f02020Block Operator
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