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 2411094 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2412481 epoch_slot_no: 14881 block_no: 2410981 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1639 time: 2019-04-05 08:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79f5a3bfda1fd0cecc2b2932a367bf0464a1e9f012c898b27bcf6a7f4bf2e12aBlock Operator
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