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 2471303 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2472690 epoch_slot_no: 10290 block_no: 2471187 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2212 time: 2019-04-19 06:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24a1264feaba8483f9b141c37af0a55538f76d26a3b99361ad9de6b68ac6de0aBlock Operator
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