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 2421115 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2422501 epoch_slot_no: 3301 block_no: 2421001 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1394 time: 2019-04-07 16:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x361f7f929ad04515dc536ebd22a015175de981932fc4809201fb9a97001cf922Block Operator
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