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 2411861 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2413248 epoch_slot_no: 15648 block_no: 2411748 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-04-05 12:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26e89cb1d2e77e8520d3c2f022bc0c3a4e28974ff57d5cc20e859fbd086a8d9dBlock Operator
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