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 2422462 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2423848 epoch_slot_no: 4648 block_no: 2422348 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1317 time: 2019-04-07 23:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa472f4a7b27f7e4dd203ab26246b2b575d407819b338c6f01efe1218e7e904d6Block Operator
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