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 2470494 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2471881 epoch_slot_no: 9481 block_no: 2470378 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1926 time: 2019-04-19 02:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef3d09ddd202e5bce105826c5c864e0c2a57d17f3898100d40d4ea0eccb25faaBlock Operator
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