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 2412304 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2413691 epoch_slot_no: 16091 block_no: 2412191 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3605 time: 2019-04-05 15:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4099dbcba5946ff34e5e09325b03e10b13aa482ef2a18b35d56b8042b7d81103Block Operator
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