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 2466948 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2468335 epoch_slot_no: 5935 block_no: 2466832 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-04-18 06:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4aac773c9c7bfa8cc1e8e4622f93113aa6afb01fca946d8e2ec712cb382934e0Block Operator
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