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 2466069 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2467456 epoch_slot_no: 5056 block_no: 2465953 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-04-18 01:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x797694b43b065adc033e31bdd8f1f23b5d67d5e2aa77e7efd50f36a54a0caa43Block Operator
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