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 2466619 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2468006 epoch_slot_no: 5606 block_no: 2466503 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4506 time: 2019-04-18 04:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4cbc7bd112ec2dc2083394c6d07120c129ba29b079e5b1e4505980c69ddc024Block Operator
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