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 2469850 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2471237 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 2469734 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8069 time: 2019-04-18 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a133ab66a3ece20b6242fc116dd6c9d796ca169690f77bc15e667414ab5a6f9Block Operator
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