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 2420111 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2421497 epoch_slot_no: 2297 block_no: 2419997 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1702 time: 2019-04-07 10:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40c1121facfd00f2934ba540d4595e2ea5f74bc6799c4104a1070a911965a7c0Block Operator
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