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 2410023 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 2411410 epoch_slot_no: 13810 block_no: 2409910 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 13280 time: 2019-04-05 02:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcfed9a5e58691c95bad8558f3c01a9a352c9363cf11f9143e12fddb95fa4babBlock Operator
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