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 2415687 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2417074 epoch_slot_no: 19474 block_no: 2415574 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2048 time: 2019-04-06 09:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d299a4ffbc516d24a25b4f0c57aa5dd0dd3e909158b4f01a944ad49c479a137Block Operator
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