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 2473891 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2475278 epoch_slot_no: 12878 block_no: 2473775 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2019-04-19 21:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8ecc4d848f8d71d56e61fdff2a5c6ef2fff4c516e6d009322e7d9ec9d232b27Block Operator
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