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 2423876 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2425262 epoch_slot_no: 6062 block_no: 2423762 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1697 time: 2019-04-08 07:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42a86c98c1fc591eece3c7c2c92a2e2a0d0ba33d9b919dad9590b66c62c4c80cBlock Operator
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