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 2470084 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2471471 epoch_slot_no: 9071 block_no: 2469968 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-19 00:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x152be948c8ddb8bc980af2e917d258cab365c8b3775ae3ae10d46698952b69ceBlock Operator
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