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 2419943 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2421329 epoch_slot_no: 2129 block_no: 2419829 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3975 time: 2019-04-07 09:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x522e33b894adbce2b6523dc6dd4a7cd1987963cd8987344096e51b08ef011036Block Operator
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