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 2468934 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2470321 epoch_slot_no: 7921 block_no: 2468818 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1086 time: 2019-04-18 17:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae16d1f75d230e4ad666816ea9325d22b4814014da4c1c92aedc3fa183a16feaBlock Operator
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