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 2417334 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2418721 epoch_slot_no: 21121 block_no: 2417221 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3382 time: 2019-04-06 19:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb351165bc2deaf0e6fc9c8c83e83f87b8bd53376a516a44ddf564e04a85154aBlock Operator
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