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 2420996 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2422382 epoch_slot_no: 3182 block_no: 2420882 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2240 time: 2019-04-07 15:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31897dfd31583ade820cd25bc7bb30d59bb38f818c9e146fc3503f75638a8dd3Block Operator
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