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 2468343 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2469730 epoch_slot_no: 7330 block_no: 2468227 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2019-04-18 14:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a3651202f359cf458de58ab3b733765b768deb61cc64345543e112c6a6ba2e7Block Operator
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