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 2423349 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2424735 epoch_slot_no: 5535 block_no: 2423235 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2019-04-08 04:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d29390d1968538a829d74695c02b1966b2f97052b489c3292ac1b781dd1d7aaBlock Operator
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