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 2470480 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2471867 epoch_slot_no: 9467 block_no: 2470364 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1573 time: 2019-04-19 02:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76445c43f6c41d139bb95e3a7af9cfb408c2e4fd48515a5543eaed925fa74191Block Operator
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