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 2471050 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2472437 epoch_slot_no: 10037 block_no: 2470934 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 944 time: 2019-04-19 05:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe42587bd74151f0d7b84fceadb94e409b25c1adb3420a6fbbcea5c147bb95a37Block Operator
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