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 2413788 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2415175 epoch_slot_no: 17575 block_no: 2413675 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2942 time: 2019-04-05 23:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87abd931e75ef7627b54a02f58bcb613c91afa3e6a1f5a6f5e6226dc8eee5fccBlock Operator
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