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 2466726 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2468113 epoch_slot_no: 5713 block_no: 2466610 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-04-18 05:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e9a35902b5e487f8b20bef22e186cf0ecca70e76b5a20ecf519fbf40de03510Block Operator
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