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 2468862 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2470249 epoch_slot_no: 7849 block_no: 2468746 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2562 time: 2019-04-18 17:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf285fcc7bb9c6f97e60c4b9a6c9e951b4be4b347b7e33d0ff24ed73eca59762fBlock Operator
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