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 2472993 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2474380 epoch_slot_no: 11980 block_no: 2472877 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-19 16:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f425190925fab3629901021896cfa321d021386da19e48b4c26f3aaeefa93a0Block Operator
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