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 2423768 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2425154 epoch_slot_no: 5954 block_no: 2423654 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1233 time: 2019-04-08 06:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f5ba0de273d75b6858eb1b374b141a33291591aa5a65466cb126146ee9c9d1bBlock Operator
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