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 2466667 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2468054 epoch_slot_no: 5654 block_no: 2466551 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1673 time: 2019-04-18 05:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a3e4a7ea5ddab48970c5e876a2952e50e2720fb0370d1f02cd5d91d8ad37471Block Operator
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