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 2416482 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2417869 epoch_slot_no: 20269 block_no: 2416369 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-06 14:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bd37fde13263a66af2d0929e703a5aae6121b6a2c36f61d1c3cdda7e372410dBlock Operator
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