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 2410145 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2411532 epoch_slot_no: 13932 block_no: 2410032 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2300 time: 2019-04-05 03:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40c5a39e8cb71f86a221c8184829714f0822c2ecd005a70b78a8982a8344ce42Block Operator
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