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 2469004 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2470391 epoch_slot_no: 7991 block_no: 2468888 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1143 time: 2019-04-18 18:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf72d9597a74ef7a450a3ecafcbb56ea8566df3da7b47b9657756fa4b80d06a8Block Operator
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