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 2473742 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2475129 epoch_slot_no: 12729 block_no: 2473626 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 956 time: 2019-04-19 20:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba7457bc9d811e540366e467dd37764452925a64ff1f594c8f32cd3e26ebb384Block Operator
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