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 2415642 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2417029 epoch_slot_no: 19429 block_no: 2415529 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2015 time: 2019-04-06 09:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde9f2189116c2b4e28a3ebd43103066824f80c12b87d9a7cbf23ee20b5120d7eBlock Operator
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