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 2470356 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2471743 epoch_slot_no: 9343 block_no: 2470240 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-04-19 01:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c669d3bcb931f70ba25e6eebcabc57d199279d0f520a834e71aa9b5c2a13c9aBlock Operator
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