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 2412196 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2413583 epoch_slot_no: 15983 block_no: 2412083 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3401 time: 2019-04-05 14:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80977cd6a941f8118597b87c88636767a4484192b4c5ac7c03132de3e145a3f7Block Operator
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