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 2422497 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2423883 epoch_slot_no: 4683 block_no: 2422383 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2682 time: 2019-04-07 23:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe74fe7027334b622788af456f810b910b4bfd2326ab53df49925688249ddfdbaBlock Operator
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