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 2473288 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2474675 epoch_slot_no: 12275 block_no: 2473172 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2333 time: 2019-04-19 17:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x966b898b9081b3d8fb630f1aa0f1f0846ffa636a7f14c965566fbbb9c53fce46Block Operator
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