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 2469700 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2471087 epoch_slot_no: 8687 block_no: 2469584 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3015 time: 2019-04-18 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c10c8fda2833c1e3d61e968a84106f914a77b8eb80af3b1b0f0eab88c08ca25Block Operator
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