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 2417930 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2419316 epoch_slot_no: 116 block_no: 2417816 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2046 time: 2019-04-06 22:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27200c2bc6ab041a1d72fb18f90f956c1eb7496024531ec687ff012b5ffb39e8Block Operator
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