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 2471650 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2473037 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 2471534 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5981 time: 2019-04-19 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6174b52919dba0f21002d8c00142001764a45edb1f08636a13adef47885b02c0Block Operator
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