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 2471470 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2472857 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 2471354 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4996 time: 2019-04-19 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa400bc72e979d976fdebd684894bb817641334541c9a4e7da9ac9b1f75a4b3f7Block Operator
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