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 2466452 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2467839 epoch_slot_no: 5439 block_no: 2466336 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2152 time: 2019-04-18 03:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x879fd27b2ea6b1a91730455c9e0d523f216347e7f0dfef2b8ac4ee18ad567790Block Operator
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