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 2419486 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2420872 epoch_slot_no: 1672 block_no: 2419372 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1698 time: 2019-04-07 07:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e77281b095ff186dee2553dc55522c17ce3a1bc2ed1526b026287ab9ed4cc75Block Operator
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