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 2415694 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2417081 epoch_slot_no: 19481 block_no: 2415581 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1092 time: 2019-04-06 09:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0e26ee594d850bb4e662c73fac954e8bd7a1ccfbdf3940979e7e5afc6188d82Block Operator
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