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 2470556 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2471943 epoch_slot_no: 9543 block_no: 2470440 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1527 time: 2019-04-19 02:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d7862059f77976a49ac53a4a578305f70f13c52f05f0b5bc33e94b1d7282cfbBlock Operator
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