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 2472887 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2474274 epoch_slot_no: 11874 block_no: 2472771 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5013 time: 2019-04-19 15:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7de47cd70918cb7f9cfead7ab6b955eb42981a3b814e7c225f1fd286979ccf9bBlock Operator
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