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 2474837 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2476224 epoch_slot_no: 13824 block_no: 2474721 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1849 time: 2019-04-20 02:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48879e69ceb68f14ca9a05420585b3d30189ead6ba51742a9a90ac11019f2eaeBlock Operator
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