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 2414666 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2416053 epoch_slot_no: 18453 block_no: 2414553 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2102 time: 2019-04-06 04:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6fee28cf07eafa0df96c91ab34a8a2a92c25ddf963363798d69b828c08bfe89Block Operator
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