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 2420570 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2421956 epoch_slot_no: 2756 block_no: 2420456 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1275 time: 2019-04-07 13:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x506c97f54a3461ed108d3bc670c5aeebf4b2e04528f8330db02bf49805e5beceBlock Operator
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