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 2411812 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2413199 epoch_slot_no: 15599 block_no: 2411699 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2945 time: 2019-04-05 12:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0884e7500c9054147b3dac755eea78b6c0d5f730aeeb2ee0c699680834d36dbBlock Operator
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