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 2469259 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2470646 epoch_slot_no: 8246 block_no: 2469143 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1623 time: 2019-04-18 19:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa859a04393ddc72fb54d29b2be19011a8dd98e93e9eccfe50b2324333db571a0Block Operator
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