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 2474259 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2475646 epoch_slot_no: 13246 block_no: 2474143 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-04-19 23:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f8e15d94d2c858506afc6b9dcedc290e0c5474605f4a7b66c320fef3ff42d1fBlock Operator
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