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 2469167 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2470554 epoch_slot_no: 8154 block_no: 2469051 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2203 time: 2019-04-18 19:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bedc2c6c39e407fdf53ad7afe32cd7399dfe7b6519dfffb49ecba379b1a71f2Block Operator
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