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 2471500 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2472887 epoch_slot_no: 10487 block_no: 2471384 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2831 time: 2019-04-19 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dbc87c677812eb99b6f02048544a746d0eab3110695ca756c1c432ca7d59fcdBlock Operator
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