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 2471354 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2472741 epoch_slot_no: 10341 block_no: 2471238 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-19 07:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85c6eb3b6e7eb303893b56cf8b88cc421f923d974285df88bb4e5a6082339620Block Operator
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