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 2477950 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2479337 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 2477834 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9781 time: 2019-04-20 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabea22bd935572ce201647fd585b7f53cb6c08a2a7f2be52c9446b4afb50f113Block Operator
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