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 2474742 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2476129 epoch_slot_no: 13729 block_no: 2474626 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1788 time: 2019-04-20 02:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94c04f1d4c86d25be3c63e1c2419e6d3a1e713ddb8664ef8a0fe3a30bad4476fBlock Operator
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