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 2474881 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2476268 epoch_slot_no: 13868 block_no: 2474765 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2019-04-20 02:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x611a09ab2139ed7b26e21939e09a48e9e574699622b9b72af5e26623d345ffdfBlock Operator
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