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 2474876 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2476263 epoch_slot_no: 13863 block_no: 2474760 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2019-04-20 02:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cd579beaf36fe6a8e949dc81b3a4dccb2ff1766c609d8407d956d8727a6da65Block Operator
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