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 2473480 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2474867 epoch_slot_no: 12467 block_no: 2473364 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2019-04-19 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1407ea15072cfb2fb6ead521d215b02b4b9c363aa908197f0848c2d0329929cBlock Operator
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