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 2467661 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2469048 epoch_slot_no: 6648 block_no: 2467545 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-04-18 10:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3281cccccc5311c89238fe18e398167fcd8e1fcbf7566f166f52998669cf5d7dBlock Operator
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