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 2467309 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2468696 epoch_slot_no: 6296 block_no: 2467193 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2019-04-18 08:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c516bf9a52efc2d8b6a0b2f404453ab6d3ee60af9df33d1ca8f4d0b6e1b8919Block Operator
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