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 2468500 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2469887 epoch_slot_no: 7487 block_no: 2468384 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1500 time: 2019-04-18 15:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03f8de4d2a81ee056360ad26ad52872d23aabb1a94a1b26f3c620a4b9a50aa10Block Operator
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