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 2421201 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2422587 epoch_slot_no: 3387 block_no: 2421087 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2103 time: 2019-04-07 16:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1509be0bd70dfa04774bccb56d3603f31a6cc276d1a0e886d4993c53be2dc85Block Operator
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