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 2469008 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2470395 epoch_slot_no: 7995 block_no: 2468892 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-04-18 18:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c3d537e4e3505ea0f1d1ad6585a844387c4faeccf3f23bd54a5eab7d3966d32Block Operator
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