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 2415702 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2417089 epoch_slot_no: 19489 block_no: 2415589 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-06 10:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x131afd2b74cf94d6b0ea670e5b52f3ff7f2cf1a7a4fad960076ebcc9af1c6812Block Operator
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