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 2419242 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2420628 epoch_slot_no: 1428 block_no: 2419128 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1702 time: 2019-04-07 05:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ef06c5fa4a241c261a7bdbe0c9c8158430098f7c8d7076e1878d41d7be11123Block Operator
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