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 2412340 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2413727 epoch_slot_no: 16127 block_no: 2412227 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2019-04-05 15:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x327e807058e6115808dbdb1afd0d5bd1c2a50bbc2ec72311f826a244fd828fb7Block Operator
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