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 2468410 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2469797 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 2468294 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6412 time: 2019-04-18 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28d02e152efe2d8cc47af6e5a0369987c3b21d2b7d695dd82fdbb0481d820b6eBlock Operator
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