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 2420203 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2421589 epoch_slot_no: 2389 block_no: 2420089 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6210 time: 2019-04-07 11:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe34679ea84bdee4ccf595992a89babde9f85a4bc18f9781c81e686eb684b4265Block Operator
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