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 2469564 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2470951 epoch_slot_no: 8551 block_no: 2469448 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1989 time: 2019-04-18 21:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93bfff10b451507392fc9a8c33a60e524471b04fd1b07bd6be04cca595c82792Block Operator
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