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 2420542 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2421928 epoch_slot_no: 2728 block_no: 2420428 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-07 12:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf3b328bc5a2385d0a9837150624b7f0ed5ef6c3c0193ea2c151e45f4d9dc028Block Operator
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