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 2420852 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2422238 epoch_slot_no: 3038 block_no: 2420738 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 992 time: 2019-04-07 14:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x659ffe51a5cdbe66a9f1073b5bc309eb0bf586255eb7a264fc2ff4310d86e1e1Block Operator
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