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 2419867 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2421253 epoch_slot_no: 2053 block_no: 2419753 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3094 time: 2019-04-07 09:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x340d9ce72d3ba124ff8adaf1dade17d3065e50a7c5424f2299492adcb7b930b8Block Operator
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