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 2469320 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2470707 epoch_slot_no: 8307 block_no: 2469204 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3032 time: 2019-04-18 19:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x080dfd0e98a834634b76b077683c0f345803173a7efc04e41ca30e4f3e760de9Block Operator
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