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 2421224 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2422610 epoch_slot_no: 3410 block_no: 2421110 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1710 time: 2019-04-07 16:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x283fd68066b7a84d63e42fb279f110ae6c9b0a0518f9452a50a606ee0d2b9630Block Operator
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