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 2474554 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2475941 epoch_slot_no: 13541 block_no: 2474438 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1512 time: 2019-04-20 00:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca828e1944d5fe11166dea330e25f6c31f85e3b8096234306008a6a81c0e8963Block Operator
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