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 2421612 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2422998 epoch_slot_no: 3798 block_no: 2421498 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2691 time: 2019-04-07 18:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77a19f221938f563e93c6a4812956b6e47795fa737b9dd6d6c7cfd1ef9e91adcBlock Operator
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