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 2471349 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2472736 epoch_slot_no: 10336 block_no: 2471233 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3369 time: 2019-04-19 07:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7634669fa2a3999e3a8c7b1f83c8b8130f251b4c1f579f2d7372143f0462277dBlock Operator
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