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 2471980 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2473367 epoch_slot_no: 10967 block_no: 2471864 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2937 time: 2019-04-19 10:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8efdc8c95f4868838823659a58a13c933c6b8fb8b93dbff162b7e5ba24c775aBlock Operator
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