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 2471934 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2473321 epoch_slot_no: 10921 block_no: 2471818 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2963 time: 2019-04-19 10:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3c110f0723325a9fd5e081140d24c3e4524c7a181a1f363d244358d7ebdc22fBlock Operator
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