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 2421691 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2423077 epoch_slot_no: 3877 block_no: 2421577 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 996 time: 2019-04-07 19:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11dded6b65057021ba4c6b454fc2d1f23c2faabae8aa063a8bdfaec6d8a154f8Block Operator
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