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 2420315 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2421701 epoch_slot_no: 2501 block_no: 2420201 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-04-07 11:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ba621134c76e259e368e31132df09c25ab8b09b1512e80db7d571ae9746187aBlock Operator
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