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 2419745 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2421131 epoch_slot_no: 1931 block_no: 2419631 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2687 time: 2019-04-07 08:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0498227e2c90e23db0ae6c774edb03d6a7191bcb4c9a74b5c997039bebc83152Block Operator
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