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 2423290 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2424676 epoch_slot_no: 5476 block_no: 2423176 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5420 time: 2019-04-08 04:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce9e8c6179352e9ae4477fbd4131bb219fef90407f0cd0056e0413013a1c398aBlock Operator
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