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 2421597 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2422983 epoch_slot_no: 3783 block_no: 2421483 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3914 time: 2019-04-07 18:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacaadbd3fb22bd88fcd40dec01b19dff84ba8f14d8d0c59ca96d7be7401ed5ceBlock Operator
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