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 2417197 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2418584 epoch_slot_no: 20984 block_no: 2417084 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2077 time: 2019-04-06 18:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7417036983e4baf4c5858f955d7a1385cf1ba90035184e71875d8b790f5e13c0Block Operator
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