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 2470440 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2471827 epoch_slot_no: 9427 block_no: 2470324 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1560 time: 2019-04-19 02:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0d9d546477b021276a2dd9ce3e88f21c86509dd436306664021bdf95d3020b8Block Operator
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