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 2470476 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2471863 epoch_slot_no: 9463 block_no: 2470360 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2524 time: 2019-04-19 02:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e195c8be4703126cc00dc61da67f087bfe74efed78abf844e8355d5e47c6b97Block Operator
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