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 2423225 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2424611 epoch_slot_no: 5411 block_no: 2423111 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2019-04-08 03:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1f6dff616385e3af2ae211737d5984e35afa37386a2d7894a717ad9bc09e2cbBlock Operator
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