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 2421704 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2423090 epoch_slot_no: 3890 block_no: 2421590 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2080 time: 2019-04-07 19:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb7f5bf1088946cc83591228b6ea851f4b81488bd3bdc41a20736b8a0e9087acBlock Operator
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