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 2472553 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2473940 epoch_slot_no: 11540 block_no: 2472437 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1811 time: 2019-04-19 13:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cfbb085ef1dc5cee47d6b6fd4c0e7a681e2cf23a7e8edc7edf68e418f5a01acBlock Operator
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