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 2418088 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2419474 epoch_slot_no: 274 block_no: 2417974 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-04-06 23:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb944874316ea6b0b98bf06bfd5718031bd0cf1f9df0d2ff457342ac9c17be4baBlock Operator
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