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 2470420 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2471807 epoch_slot_no: 9407 block_no: 2470304 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3742 time: 2019-04-19 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc7b1ae92d278079f5b379900c59225fcae78cfc8d37e278b3433dc71968af6aBlock Operator
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