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 2415955 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2417342 epoch_slot_no: 19742 block_no: 2415842 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8625 time: 2019-04-06 11:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93ffa6a266834a66b6ef30e8efff3d39f97dfda652c34fc78d818b032fc5e12aBlock Operator
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