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 2468786 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2470173 epoch_slot_no: 7773 block_no: 2468670 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2749 time: 2019-04-18 16:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x456f7357905eed8c322c5aeb5e3e13b0c8ca312feb753c1c881d80f2f14fcfd7Block Operator
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