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 2468436 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2469823 epoch_slot_no: 7423 block_no: 2468320 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 921 time: 2019-04-18 14:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x555d878d59ae1a2d8bc44b0623cdaed1a621cb7197f62d769e48a7e00ed30c98Block Operator
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