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 2421953 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2423339 epoch_slot_no: 4139 block_no: 2421839 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1263 time: 2019-04-07 20:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeabe31bc4b5d84023680f4b03bf4c4db68b4d69e9d62cf078b3ed617dcf06e05Block Operator
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