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 2414189 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2415576 epoch_slot_no: 17976 block_no: 2414076 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2019-04-06 01:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x854bba512747dd5852c307adb3caf316cb6d0fcbcad33e836d73a4449fd81b2fBlock Operator
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