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 2422806 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2424192 epoch_slot_no: 4992 block_no: 2422692 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1135 time: 2019-04-08 01:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cd35820b5b39da148b7818ab76cae5bfb9890991d5724293ffe10b22edd2758Block Operator
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