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 2468080 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2469467 epoch_slot_no: 7067 block_no: 2467964 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2614 time: 2019-04-18 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb10d51f72fa26dbdf7c01fb394e606678657afc1b8997bd6476431ce020b516Block Operator
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