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 2421142 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2422528 epoch_slot_no: 3328 block_no: 2421028 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-07 16:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2073431f48f0df33e8ecf353d252a8420c91ece2697f40eac72611e05981371cBlock Operator
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