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 2472990 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2474377 epoch_slot_no: 11977 block_no: 2472874 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-19 16:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4774f71316687972d97ec8dc5ba738992e79d3bb9b602a5cdc704c92790063edBlock Operator
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