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 2411827 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2413214 epoch_slot_no: 15614 block_no: 2411714 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2202 time: 2019-04-05 12:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fd4cac943ad3ea4695d2c83287f8fae757e1cb07a56e854191013fa78be0d7eBlock Operator
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