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 2420980 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2422366 epoch_slot_no: 3166 block_no: 2420866 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3036 time: 2019-04-07 15:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d6d64fee7893403f8936a6716b3f048b7ba5bbbb22779226aadd04b24e58943Block Operator
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