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 2419806 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2421192 epoch_slot_no: 1992 block_no: 2419692 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4082 time: 2019-04-07 08:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x713270a8bf4f91d42660e8998519e9830330640ee5b9dbeb1c4de6d6b99c2a86Block Operator
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