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 2466055 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2467442 epoch_slot_no: 5042 block_no: 2465939 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3617 time: 2019-04-18 01:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb59bbf742ea6041dbc3e94bff1d28b2bd7772c0324282c4a814703b1125872fBlock Operator
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