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 2466818 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2468205 epoch_slot_no: 5805 block_no: 2466702 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3574 time: 2019-04-18 05:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f7201555eeb4a0074ac69586bf64cea5937dec5d9cf1d91c1a25581f81d2bf0Block Operator
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