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 2421331 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2422717 epoch_slot_no: 3517 block_no: 2421217 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2970 time: 2019-04-07 17:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9168d8849a501c060e65ec733f83cc66f94a0f92aa48f2ed3dc93a0aac4d9f5Block Operator
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