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 2421293 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2422679 epoch_slot_no: 3479 block_no: 2421179 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2019-04-07 17:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56ea032afe99654228fc29d6d923035a9caa1f683b0bbf1528ae58bf4d2f298fBlock Operator
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