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 2420492 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2421878 epoch_slot_no: 2678 block_no: 2420378 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6114 time: 2019-04-07 12:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x480a40350ac958aa56f14964b503689d55760c4c6d8d35a62db58b82ea64caeeBlock Operator
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