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 2467077 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2468464 epoch_slot_no: 6064 block_no: 2466961 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-04-18 07:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0675f0f4dbfebf6e53f472b263dd18d7d3895a827e55e3aeee0292cbef3a78aBlock Operator
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