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 2468294 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2469681 epoch_slot_no: 7281 block_no: 2468178 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2947 time: 2019-04-18 14:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x529c3b7f9a55d64ad8d92de298762900c45abcfc7aed2c7b8591e4c28fd4c4dfBlock Operator
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