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 2472971 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2474358 epoch_slot_no: 11958 block_no: 2472855 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4361 time: 2019-04-19 16:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7ea93b28a21f44eed77a350d1e446823242128bfe8e626e5a3d681347c61afaBlock Operator
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