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 2420096 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2421482 epoch_slot_no: 2282 block_no: 2419982 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3522 time: 2019-04-07 10:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe20b738712f77b8be1028742580a8104bd2772c691fbe9d3896131861bafc41aBlock Operator
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