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 2418806 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2420192 epoch_slot_no: 992 block_no: 2418692 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2224 time: 2019-04-07 03:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40270e2a3dfab455f90cf2c475b04d0f8a67b48d268cc8ab54d75073fa871029Block Operator
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