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 2419918 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2421304 epoch_slot_no: 2104 block_no: 2419804 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-07 09:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5780dc049d6bbd651c9be5f95b46a546c973bb0e6f09fbef218c8aa7a3063275Block Operator
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