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 2473963 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2475350 epoch_slot_no: 12950 block_no: 2473847 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2200 time: 2019-04-19 21:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x853d125469c6b4b307e0c0602ffaf2b11a6609b8591a44113869c9e6bb6b8dbeBlock Operator
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