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 2422884 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2424270 epoch_slot_no: 5070 block_no: 2422770 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2019-04-08 01:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcaefae3618cf03f429aabc9598a2e4990b45ae8e1145fb7e8d4026203ac7701Block Operator
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