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 2422650 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2424036 epoch_slot_no: 4836 block_no: 2422536 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2019-04-08 00:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81de3f1561e0b1cb0f2d54bacc679973c8eccec9f0b62b9fd4a168a9792b8ba4Block Operator
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