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 2421573 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2422959 epoch_slot_no: 3759 block_no: 2421459 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-07 18:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b8d0c0d7034fb4f86dacc6b833d927c3559e4ebb6a4b2ff0d8fb17b8a4998caBlock Operator
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