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 2473391 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2474778 epoch_slot_no: 12378 block_no: 2473275 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1092 time: 2019-04-19 18:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1024eea06580c561b54c9a31f932c8ac19d86c4bec0cdea314eb1bf82219ebaBlock Operator
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