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 2423061 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2424447 epoch_slot_no: 5247 block_no: 2422947 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3442 time: 2019-04-08 02:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa328a571d862c5bdbe3c20a7ee6eec27b72b979897938c18f18074b155246e2eBlock Operator
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