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 2466360 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2467747 epoch_slot_no: 5347 block_no: 2466244 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5019 time: 2019-04-18 03:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x375fe12ce0fa4b1ce6797332b8ff1b9659a8d3ccadf1b1d32b10f6af920664a7Block Operator
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