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 2411730 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2413117 epoch_slot_no: 15517 block_no: 2411617 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1346 time: 2019-04-05 11:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cc48525672617bbada02a1436b834e7ed6c965864fa897f3a0900f669302447Block Operator
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