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 2422097 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2423483 epoch_slot_no: 4283 block_no: 2421983 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1751 time: 2019-04-07 21:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a4a5861587301f7004b6a5bb7d0395993d9c6fc08e9d3b5a06c478cf757aef6Block Operator
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