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 2472940 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2474327 epoch_slot_no: 11927 block_no: 2472824 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3191 time: 2019-04-19 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5bad3ff54f449dc5b3e96e7634c786432698dabdc92df7e190e0e5f772b6ab4Block Operator
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