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 2469670 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2471057 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 2469554 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6450 time: 2019-04-18 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab531a66b4707ddf80ea47324a4417276aba4d9e7c0e8afeb0e8042492dfa056Block Operator
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