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 2420116 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2421502 epoch_slot_no: 2302 block_no: 2420002 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1459 time: 2019-04-07 10:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x604f6cc0d544a42d32a53719f03d588a76d341c137dcfb6b3465af91458b9909Block Operator
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