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 2412188 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2413575 epoch_slot_no: 15975 block_no: 2412075 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-04-05 14:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x008e91bf56f428303a69c16828ebd96ae51b552eb8f7e7c672bae22168cb9be5Block Operator
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