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 2422711 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2424097 epoch_slot_no: 4897 block_no: 2422597 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1660 time: 2019-04-08 00:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b30a76a7030579a8af6b524b636caa61f466f5acab8f09fe76115a51de0339dBlock Operator
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