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 2476870 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2478257 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 2476754 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4600 time: 2019-04-20 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fa82b3af0266e1a8e398cbdbd3fde4e7593b6a122483ac5807b222e0c5c3211Block Operator
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