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 2476947 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2478334 epoch_slot_no: 15934 block_no: 2476831 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8918 time: 2019-04-20 14:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x543c61d0962db8cfcd83783c50da10dc0d2715bec8ed68d4a8f2c402b363fa1dBlock Operator
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