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 2413299 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2414686 epoch_slot_no: 17086 block_no: 2413186 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1368 time: 2019-04-05 20:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3307d8d963b48b3ae2265aef43f0e84fee1a6b3b26eee5f43319fad4a924129eBlock Operator
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