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 2414772 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2416159 epoch_slot_no: 18559 block_no: 2414659 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2023 time: 2019-04-06 04:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cfe4dde85e8b0e4639e6e35cd8a83366489b0ec7946757b834c340fe99dd5b5Block Operator
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