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 2471781 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2473168 epoch_slot_no: 10768 block_no: 2471665 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7760 time: 2019-04-19 09:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdaa625c730e49c0fdb5d3e535e36e5e99d36b5d196afc7b30660e5ef584d1594Block Operator
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