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 2466483 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2467870 epoch_slot_no: 5470 block_no: 2466367 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6788 time: 2019-04-18 04:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeafcb8bf89a0f8c678f2052f857d48d68bf0cd6f413885e245e899b9b12c1afbBlock Operator
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