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 2473275 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2474662 epoch_slot_no: 12262 block_no: 2473159 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2019-04-19 17:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddaab5d7f2a70ad5caf4f13d27ff7cf425335e02e594f6ac29c9a94bbd98529dBlock Operator
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