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 2413087 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2414474 epoch_slot_no: 16874 block_no: 2412974 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2575 time: 2019-04-05 19:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf099872fc35029bd5cdc447ab8dfe32e59bdbc35ca897396b8ad57b460a52329Block Operator
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