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 2413444 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2414831 epoch_slot_no: 17231 block_no: 2413331 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2058 time: 2019-04-05 21:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd225a0a371d08ba0e8b078d173694800b6884d8062194b32001b4b7a62e8ec66Block Operator
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