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 2470415 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2471802 epoch_slot_no: 9402 block_no: 2470299 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1930 time: 2019-04-19 01:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b1549f4d1ef33c1df3067c5c543e2b2b3717799638f897e66dcc9f8057a6ab9Block Operator
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