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 2416435 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2417822 epoch_slot_no: 20222 block_no: 2416322 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9651 time: 2019-04-06 14:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x738614782526fdf6de2f1bf8095730c37f7e355190bdb1c3d4c3cff10eb30f13Block Operator
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