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 2414591 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2415978 epoch_slot_no: 18378 block_no: 2414478 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 9171 time: 2019-04-06 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e240f0d2f2b0a2cb3a0a7a5204a39780cc91f42d8d0c1bf0585f80e0fd6154cBlock Operator
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