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 2415337 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2416724 epoch_slot_no: 19124 block_no: 2415224 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2298 time: 2019-04-06 07:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4986c61d899a3b7ed10cc701e2220889d83fe22304a7d469149bf27c2e46c3ffBlock Operator
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