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 2471192 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2472579 epoch_slot_no: 10179 block_no: 2471076 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1707 time: 2019-04-19 06:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4b52b16e00a16b2051d65f47e50b8b7ac5f050416fe2c60b1fb79b5b35b45d5Block Operator
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