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 2478316 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2479703 epoch_slot_no: 17303 block_no: 2478200 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6191 time: 2019-04-20 21:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x771d86452bf9a24c75936bacbe60a6ff33c5a52517e1df89a9a19ea65aa05b5fBlock Operator
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