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 2416587 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2417974 epoch_slot_no: 20374 block_no: 2416474 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2723 time: 2019-04-06 14:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d6ecebfc41f1d5f07c27384820c0eebd2b0df7ded8d41aca2175d17c4757d9dBlock Operator
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