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 2468354 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2469741 epoch_slot_no: 7341 block_no: 2468238 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 909 time: 2019-04-18 14:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd61f92e3b65618d9c0ba6fbfe7b83f3f816e4351252bc6077809f6ca756ff7d4Block Operator
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