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 2470403 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2471790 epoch_slot_no: 9390 block_no: 2470287 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6021 time: 2019-04-19 01:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x497338ef73a1bfaf1c7fc3e6d1168615df7cd50b6fc3aba488e5fe000945dcdaBlock Operator
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