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 2473109 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2474496 epoch_slot_no: 12096 block_no: 2472993 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4429 time: 2019-04-19 16:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16f5790c57ceeb3c430d8b6b92131e9faa6e6f6f9c35860d96c6e9ee4a076c4dBlock Operator
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