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 2468698 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2470085 epoch_slot_no: 7685 block_no: 2468582 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-04-18 16:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2645bfb0c15684d1a0ceb76cc9b06f123f0539eca495230be5924ee58204b2eBlock Operator
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