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 2470929 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2472316 epoch_slot_no: 9916 block_no: 2470813 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4482 time: 2019-04-19 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd2125950f0f8abdc5ac01e01354d8ac3c2b8a40290c30317e2e9fea51ff5fb0Block Operator
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