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 2420752 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2422138 epoch_slot_no: 2938 block_no: 2420638 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2680 time: 2019-04-07 14:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cf4992e47dff2827bf505966af6fdbab72e7e70dd0fa291af4c14a322bf8907Block Operator
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