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 2410294 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2411681 epoch_slot_no: 14081 block_no: 2410181 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-04-05 03:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc1fcb0c380eb0ab3a1facf9a74c92851c53c0329dd14cc1df7ada17e6209473Block Operator
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