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 2419104 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2420490 epoch_slot_no: 1290 block_no: 2418990 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3447 time: 2019-04-07 04:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b3d20662d4f841c040460e8d706ad904ed05ec31ffbd92f1d891ac1738fc0d5Block Operator
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