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 2471124 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2472511 epoch_slot_no: 10111 block_no: 2471008 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1355 time: 2019-04-19 05:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x477f7b06103418e7311ad0f8ea34f9e631c44c3b59fe719aa3f0d87ae572e229Block Operator
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