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 2420843 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2422229 epoch_slot_no: 3029 block_no: 2420729 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2047 time: 2019-04-07 14:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5eabbf4eb9d16807314edb60f15696c09438fc2a2812d880312446b370b79ac2Block Operator
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