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 2468694 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2470081 epoch_slot_no: 7681 block_no: 2468578 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2885 time: 2019-04-18 16:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba8b5e883b48f13e4a9ef096f67e331791d3cc04f15c33e7206452e679fe3bf5Block Operator
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