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 2466790 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2468177 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 2466674 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3331 time: 2019-04-18 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c702edc5aa5bf2258e14d2473e5d7e69d023d36944eaf796e3ac61c348b5f47Block Operator
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