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 2471290 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2472677 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 2471174 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6266 time: 2019-04-19 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe36d151905921e2d010a76b2d32e1fab52fd9b54fcb1f9f7a7a3ca50eedf5888Block Operator
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