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 2419122 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2420508 epoch_slot_no: 1308 block_no: 2419008 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1539 time: 2019-04-07 05:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe7cafd1ec42c75bc66457b3b81f4a81e645e48b671ea01d4c792b09c0036690Block Operator
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