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 2469686 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2471073 epoch_slot_no: 8673 block_no: 2469570 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2335 time: 2019-04-18 21:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe990be5d30059c45e0ae97b68a02b6b410b144f421753757eed537d5b2f2ab7fBlock Operator
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