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 2416679 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2418066 epoch_slot_no: 20466 block_no: 2416566 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1978 time: 2019-04-06 15:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb49203c5ca0b8bdb23bddbae904dc7937a9ff8b03bb4c9896985b3d59313861aBlock Operator
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