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 2420273 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2421659 epoch_slot_no: 2459 block_no: 2420159 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-04-07 11:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x195ea0d1d5ac3e120c5d53aa780dce87bd4b54ab4689cfb7dd9d10d06443a4c1Block Operator
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