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 2418205 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2419591 epoch_slot_no: 391 block_no: 2418091 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1710 time: 2019-04-06 23:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5ec7470dd850b6d39a148bd389043b700990a0e7d8498e4bf9e973061b6ddf4Block Operator
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