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 2472509 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2473896 epoch_slot_no: 11496 block_no: 2472393 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2440 time: 2019-04-19 13:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb1f34e7d14cc89bfa54f40068af992dbc55dc3c426dbd7efcf00787f15e4d58Block Operator
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