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 2468287 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2469674 epoch_slot_no: 7274 block_no: 2468171 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1487 time: 2019-04-18 14:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1c3b1c4b8f5e432c0e2c7f7477eb68b9d9e69f5f9b91a0a2d5f0f6247d236a8Block Operator
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