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 2475063 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2476450 epoch_slot_no: 14050 block_no: 2474947 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2539 time: 2019-04-20 03:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19a937507dd7d55b70d476cc6ca7eb71136690900c43c74c2ec701aee15b18e5Block Operator
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