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 2423138 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2424524 epoch_slot_no: 5324 block_no: 2423024 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5135 time: 2019-04-08 03:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x086b528a473e279d2a1897e5a75bf8165fbd757e1a6140cf51710b8d5496c1caBlock Operator
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