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 2422466 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2423852 epoch_slot_no: 4652 block_no: 2422352 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2165 time: 2019-04-07 23:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5e59f447fa57482c882a23c6ba63fdbdee63a89b918a6f4897b7e7738ae30e8Block Operator
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