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 2417708 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2419095 epoch_slot_no: 21495 block_no: 2417595 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2208 time: 2019-04-06 21:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62355a883e0752b506aad1298e9f2df74e703f980b8d028123ffd14474038be5Block Operator
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