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 2467293 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2468680 epoch_slot_no: 6280 block_no: 2467177 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-04-18 08:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb37098ba8d85d2cc760b5bdd70acb90f848526f5737c91be8c02f2e9a4560ef8Block Operator
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