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 2414143 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2415530 epoch_slot_no: 17930 block_no: 2414030 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2044 time: 2019-04-06 01:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55002a5ae9ae6fde4021eb36b5f55194ba2a982d98c70e12a35ccd75f6655cddBlock Operator
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