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 2418815 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2420201 epoch_slot_no: 1001 block_no: 2418701 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3947 time: 2019-04-07 03:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1376291f535e19df1771685f359636e2e76ed877386845a5d79ea7ec407b9222Block Operator
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