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 2466719 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2468106 epoch_slot_no: 5706 block_no: 2466603 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-04-18 05:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd1a5fb46af1078cfbb23452e0bcbc184b0f05acc2ddc088aeb2fc43f9c20ea6Block Operator
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