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 2472578 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2473965 epoch_slot_no: 11565 block_no: 2472462 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-04-19 13:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d3c3a94dd09dbcd9a1daa8e1d9fe32582409400b196146d676832aa5af23414Block Operator
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