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 2473338 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2474725 epoch_slot_no: 12325 block_no: 2473222 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3670 time: 2019-04-19 18:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad2faa223728a549c46d566886bf8e48b46facc15e91a6cf6d0b90c6298caa65Block Operator
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