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 2411674 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2413061 epoch_slot_no: 15461 block_no: 2411561 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3860 time: 2019-04-05 11:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c622623147cc765b1a5c0e14b3a999ccbe0f08123e45d158e75adfb34169a40Block Operator
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