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 2413148 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2414535 epoch_slot_no: 16935 block_no: 2413035 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1081 time: 2019-04-05 19:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x476d3741dc5d78e36971649507046dedd63757810ee7521a47374f3b8a8e98c8Block Operator
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