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 2473141 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2474528 epoch_slot_no: 12128 block_no: 2473025 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1569 time: 2019-04-19 17:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd849a45d236867adb984b040b4f00b2c2caa22b2eed2cb39f2737c606c16ce7Block Operator
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