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 2466430 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2467817 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 2466314 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4027 time: 2019-04-18 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad61a9e4d53c76127c13c65ae8723e8bfa6f87bb9d939204cb7e69b5155f454cBlock Operator
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