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 2472400 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2473787 epoch_slot_no: 11387 block_no: 2472284 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2636 time: 2019-04-19 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce597acebc3a948b3c0af251fdac7ef6f04176ca04c8d1bad30629c955e03d01Block Operator
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