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 2414862 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2416249 epoch_slot_no: 18649 block_no: 2414749 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1716 time: 2019-04-06 05:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99659593543ed508a8548f9cf4a92ebec0c5d831aefe5b7da3c1464f59e4bcb8Block Operator
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