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 2471645 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2473032 epoch_slot_no: 10632 block_no: 2471529 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-04-19 08:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4fe713a70f841359155c8363c6bfdc582a8b24fa5c5b9f168e53b7cabae76b9Block Operator
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