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 2414278 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2415665 epoch_slot_no: 18065 block_no: 2414165 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2019-04-06 02:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a67ac4b263ce414dfea19f11fbfc66c7d626f3444928be0a3ccda80bf98c2d9Block Operator
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