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 2479463 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2480850 epoch_slot_no: 18450 block_no: 2479347 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2389 time: 2019-04-21 04:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60d963c926580cd4be3b9b06710cd44e9d9ac1bd01704c64bbec8363611bd4caBlock Operator
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