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 2422877 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2424263 epoch_slot_no: 5063 block_no: 2422763 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-04-08 01:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbae913c7e52e31621e113b412dfd2f794b094e34994670743e2d88eab1e872dBlock Operator
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