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 2417426 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2418813 epoch_slot_no: 21213 block_no: 2417313 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2684 time: 2019-04-06 19:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4b480018c65f054de801a857bf18e02d26fded44e40c22f340cf56a8f0674c6Block Operator
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