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 2418693 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2420079 epoch_slot_no: 879 block_no: 2418579 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1879 time: 2019-04-07 02:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf30a5db38eae57c08ad0c9a65d9359cb31298d1bb18d7f9b79e7b798220f8eaaBlock Operator
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