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 2415474 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2416861 epoch_slot_no: 19261 block_no: 2415361 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2085 time: 2019-04-06 08:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0b1d30fb1bad536eb10b96f84a3fc49c9b53ebf1eaaf0e7ee5c3fedbfc4cae5Block Operator
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