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 2418022 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2419408 epoch_slot_no: 208 block_no: 2417908 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1709 time: 2019-04-06 22:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x002c92a565a9a4530d76b0986cc5e02d9df29fc2c08083a6a1bfa90f80296741Block Operator
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