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 2416084 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2417471 epoch_slot_no: 19871 block_no: 2415971 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2692 time: 2019-04-06 12:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xede42936ec06d4301942602e5f15facbe7b9a284b50b16d3ee0051bd735a74a9Block Operator
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