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 2417801 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2419188 epoch_slot_no: 21588 block_no: 2417688 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-04-06 21:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1afd7994ac877c5c8a753721b720312000a9b8f6c2f0a104fa9315ad0dbd56eBlock Operator
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