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 2469122 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2470509 epoch_slot_no: 8109 block_no: 2469006 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2059 time: 2019-04-18 18:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56cb140849bd9507114658b85aa89b34f32ca557d568c39f3334225b11d941b2Block Operator
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