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 2468823 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2470210 epoch_slot_no: 7810 block_no: 2468707 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1940 time: 2019-04-18 17:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd55431bbc552b85edd11fa3e81be66b9376ce97f36edff31e5a27b029dddd3d1Block Operator
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