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 2466238 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2467625 epoch_slot_no: 5225 block_no: 2466122 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2019-04-18 02:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4cbde2a3012c2760ff9ac0a9de8de62e4b930ec3c8b631674df9ec194323931bBlock Operator
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