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 2415853 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2417240 epoch_slot_no: 19640 block_no: 2415740 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2435 time: 2019-04-06 10:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a89d004e7abd0122b864d1c65b25c57822b25ab2ec3dea5891786560347d3c9Block Operator
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