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 2415230 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2416617 epoch_slot_no: 19017 block_no: 2415117 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1724 time: 2019-04-06 07:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17dd143e872ceb5efae1dc9428c478b4b61a8612c54edea9604fa69fd731ca94Block Operator
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