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 2422940 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2424326 epoch_slot_no: 5126 block_no: 2422826 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-04-08 02:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4744cda9060339371fb0b72681fea6ad0ac192320656b04d92066511d018b261Block Operator
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