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 2411735 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2413122 epoch_slot_no: 15522 block_no: 2411622 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3000 time: 2019-04-05 11:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc750020516fc256f62c72528593a9de26447a0d3bf882955acf716bf383fb68dBlock Operator
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