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 2472708 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2474095 epoch_slot_no: 11695 block_no: 2472592 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1449 time: 2019-04-19 14:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c285f3ab30228e6006d1c86541a2fb1b36062ef4ae3a7ded72b8e770dbc8ddaBlock Operator
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