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 2471647 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2473034 epoch_slot_no: 10634 block_no: 2471531 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1203 time: 2019-04-19 08:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2408af9afbd2c7086d75a7820517993eb85e4a03b1650ebd16f2e17d7d859c6bBlock Operator
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