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 2417946 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2419332 epoch_slot_no: 132 block_no: 2417832 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2645 time: 2019-04-06 22:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65f6102c831d005333baeba954ca37370f186e62f0d91255f42e691e8c75b4e7Block Operator
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