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 2410198 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2411585 epoch_slot_no: 13985 block_no: 2410085 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1286 time: 2019-04-05 03:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52e6792382cac7bf9912969110d55f1f735233ba430405f2b9ee3b4398a151cfBlock Operator
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