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 2473231 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2474618 epoch_slot_no: 12218 block_no: 2473115 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1699 time: 2019-04-19 17:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacb2a89142d814c1a2ea6d48ba1611a7e73132d100f48cf14ddbc1d277818148Block Operator
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