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 2418784 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2420170 epoch_slot_no: 970 block_no: 2418670 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4099 time: 2019-04-07 03:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfffb085a73b5b6556619919ddd96fcf12daadd597c2a9cee3f9421915fe35cb8Block Operator
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