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 2472941 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2474328 epoch_slot_no: 11928 block_no: 2472825 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3867 time: 2019-04-19 16:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x040cf9e089fa3a55a703412b6ab0315a8e87101c2a0f6a831681dd932e5274a0Block Operator
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