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 2475254 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2476641 epoch_slot_no: 14241 block_no: 2475138 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-04-20 04:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fe80c73d68ece58bb4170e1f49b5850175b8a0bf65a2d5c2c528713b5f9e205Block Operator
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