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 2416948 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2418335 epoch_slot_no: 20735 block_no: 2416835 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1510 time: 2019-04-06 16:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d3bf7bcf44411836478df55f160db7030da02ea0c7e5447a5afc2ccdffdeca7Block Operator
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