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 2421255 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2422641 epoch_slot_no: 3441 block_no: 2421141 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2691 time: 2019-04-07 16:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1219ac70e14745013722f618a735795f557779fb4d4b58c6c94f0954a0cf4adcBlock Operator
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