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 2418800 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2420186 epoch_slot_no: 986 block_no: 2418686 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2174 time: 2019-04-07 03:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x422bb3b90592b8c805b2eb15ed8e3590eafdd74f1c3f94e853d2e344728c1b9aBlock Operator
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