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 2421259 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2422645 epoch_slot_no: 3445 block_no: 2421145 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-07 16:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f52be01f8ced561900204a1c6ab006b6322f89ea355f11d0dcbc7550a36078cBlock Operator
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