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 2473450 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2474837 epoch_slot_no: 12437 block_no: 2473334 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5540 time: 2019-04-19 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb9f9ad49ce91ef932e359b929fb0ebf9681673073bea78a17931a6915016e11Block Operator
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