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 2423274 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2424660 epoch_slot_no: 5460 block_no: 2423160 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-04-08 04:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bd9301c293cdc9871e9348f3fa177b57e1743ec45c646e0e6c0288d6c6a6846Block Operator
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