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 2413942 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2415329 epoch_slot_no: 17729 block_no: 2413829 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2019-04-06 00:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba1ad5289328a258b7c57e30010acff0ce5422b2da00242373e878d022d35baaBlock Operator
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