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 2422825 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2424211 epoch_slot_no: 5011 block_no: 2422711 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4252 time: 2019-04-08 01:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbf42c1a067e91bafee75648d990ef3f5d5e4fab7825b6f207749611176bbd2cBlock Operator
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