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 2472194 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2473581 epoch_slot_no: 11181 block_no: 2472078 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1745 time: 2019-04-19 11:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b6eb3ab574aa788ba2abf0f7b92a51cebc16f5f9be7b424bb4f8e87c48f1aefBlock Operator
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