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 2472132 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2473519 epoch_slot_no: 11119 block_no: 2472016 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3807 time: 2019-04-19 11:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5404b8b0ab80b52d2ab8692eed6d36bd69cfe392d179bb482446e35a9dc40241Block Operator
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