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 2471735 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2473122 epoch_slot_no: 10722 block_no: 2471619 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2692 time: 2019-04-19 09:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76ebda4768bfbd80f7a6219b493a7c37e51887a3e0274556f59d7ddf66e9d779Block Operator
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