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 2421947 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2423333 epoch_slot_no: 4133 block_no: 2421833 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2019-04-07 20:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95da4da84058d132e7931e1d1e6c883e02aa86cb8809cad67feb2e205488831cBlock Operator
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