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 2472760 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2474147 epoch_slot_no: 11747 block_no: 2472644 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2980 time: 2019-04-19 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfaf3060129f6ae23b9be3a1b974c0f71c3dd55fc702e3c840ac1340786d6b2d1Block Operator
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