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 2473001 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2474388 epoch_slot_no: 11988 block_no: 2472885 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-04-19 16:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6278e1388baa5a3361313d42ac40d2570b85e892788e65067c15ff4d98d1f37aBlock Operator
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