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 2471751 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2473138 epoch_slot_no: 10738 block_no: 2471635 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3764 time: 2019-04-19 09:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa331eb0a9bea6147fd2a59c8ac65c5294d754b26dc856734011aa75eb3b02001Block Operator
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