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 2413049 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2414436 epoch_slot_no: 16836 block_no: 2412936 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-04-05 19:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87bd615720145f46a0b7f97a16c04ba7b6e643356def2d4675a64577e33720e6Block Operator
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