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 2412180 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2413567 epoch_slot_no: 15967 block_no: 2412067 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4116 time: 2019-04-05 14:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71b39f717a286bfb9952b7047de7dc9a72b2542075b21432a548f340c452bbe9Block Operator
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