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 2471469 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2472856 epoch_slot_no: 10456 block_no: 2471353 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5539 time: 2019-04-19 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9247f05eeb734510bb5e3fd840d3c619ba3d72b142ca90a5cbb5240b63e8bf46Block Operator
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