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 2418708 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2420094 epoch_slot_no: 894 block_no: 2418594 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1735 time: 2019-04-07 02:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ec4c51648792adba8cf80d180713c5bd2f5c68c539f820b988c0cbc47a642abBlock Operator
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