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 2472844 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2474231 epoch_slot_no: 11831 block_no: 2472728 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1983 time: 2019-04-19 15:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb15f4ff5fd896501ac0345937c47bfb32d3d70feba70b5c5fec42b26239287abBlock Operator
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