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 2414617 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2416004 epoch_slot_no: 18404 block_no: 2414504 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1573 time: 2019-04-06 03:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6879fe0dc685cde4a6183448a8fa38e0a230dd071e33cc7a331cc7f6f0356969Block Operator
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