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 2419074 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2420460 epoch_slot_no: 1260 block_no: 2418960 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-04-07 04:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a9fbd3e360d420809bb6a9e8c4d35a5a417fefde4ac2760daaa9c40f8f16bf6Block Operator
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