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 2413414 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2414801 epoch_slot_no: 17201 block_no: 2413301 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1883 time: 2019-04-05 21:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x449aba4fb96a0910a3aaa3461a7e64952c1c921b53623c0e3a7a8379fb2fdc27Block Operator
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