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 2418830 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2420216 epoch_slot_no: 1016 block_no: 2418716 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2995 time: 2019-04-07 03:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a4a68fd6f4426ce213d02de4e47d602436d428843dd69355023ad6fc855547fBlock Operator
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