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 2416297 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2417684 epoch_slot_no: 20084 block_no: 2416184 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-04-06 13:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7170f5a4eb9c4b67e716219c38ac145147eaa939c2bff7eda6b93063607a1f82Block Operator
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