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 2419847 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2421233 epoch_slot_no: 2033 block_no: 2419733 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2019-04-07 09:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf90df1c5f6582494a48c5bae41f3156fa9ff9d0139d7ec9d7f40d5e7d5693ccbBlock Operator
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