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 2471873 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2473260 epoch_slot_no: 10860 block_no: 2471757 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3417 time: 2019-04-19 10:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f1669fbcde83ebe9cf8e3184e7575a40bb19dd1a755b3b82841f8d3fa258e6cBlock Operator
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