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 2417746 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2419133 epoch_slot_no: 21533 block_no: 2417633 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2331 time: 2019-04-06 21:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11caa5e917c366b09bf4a9be1719dad1873a1a2f0fa67e6bbacda5328b5c056aBlock Operator
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