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 2421468 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2422854 epoch_slot_no: 3654 block_no: 2421354 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-04-07 18:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4cc2bfc54a1439d25a5ec51672bdbd5a91f35a64940fcf5488cc8e2f69f87576Block Operator
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