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 2471635 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2473022 epoch_slot_no: 10622 block_no: 2471519 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1741 time: 2019-04-19 08:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8633e9ca8c8023084cb265dd63f4dfd564b16d6cb91985753d01af4e18128829Block Operator
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