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 2469900 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2471287 epoch_slot_no: 8887 block_no: 2469784 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3321 time: 2019-04-18 23:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf95f6127772a7e283096bc2c58dc93e0e17035d5480cd3cd9e372e13d89a35b4Block Operator
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