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 2469055 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2470442 epoch_slot_no: 8042 block_no: 2468939 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1262 time: 2019-04-18 18:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa54d18e6f319a371bb6bf0a9397a19246e5f7a8a730205ece8935ce90d104d27Block Operator
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