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 2416404 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2417791 epoch_slot_no: 20191 block_no: 2416291 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2044 time: 2019-04-06 13:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9cee734f50233f034be1414db5f60e6e7ed907a2ab752768d4584702375ba28Block Operator
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