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 2418912 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2420298 epoch_slot_no: 1098 block_no: 2418798 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1000 time: 2019-04-07 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x079ad06dbee1b1ee23537ccebbbe76e05bc6ff3c9b0335f79f4d2e03b0f5239aBlock Operator
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