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 2472942 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2474329 epoch_slot_no: 11929 block_no: 2472826 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2102 time: 2019-04-19 16:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe303ebd443689b4a937611f7e7c7e538049530b956ac2c0c17977e9be4b762d1Block Operator
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