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 2471183 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2472570 epoch_slot_no: 10170 block_no: 2471067 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1388 time: 2019-04-19 06:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52978eef09705fd28e75966759a744d3617666da098d192af3c7ad2369f1874dBlock Operator
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