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 2469130 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2470517 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 2469014 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5323 time: 2019-04-18 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3adb6f7d122caaea716318ef1ae02a04d2fcbba0910b6ecd930f7cad03046adBlock Operator
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