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 2470220 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2471607 epoch_slot_no: 9207 block_no: 2470104 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2434 time: 2019-04-19 00:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c33171c6cbe7bec9cc50f39284d672e50444767810e86dc9342021a5cd9b916Block Operator
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