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 2469732 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2471119 epoch_slot_no: 8719 block_no: 2469616 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2442 time: 2019-04-18 22:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcb0f338cba97ed5df97f54644befb5dfde5eba31d62a958b3271dab06e7d500Block Operator
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