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 2423976 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2425362 epoch_slot_no: 6162 block_no: 2423862 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2029 time: 2019-04-08 07:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab0c4212a9b1098b73feaefbed54fe42a346c375809687a60f157ac2095dd900Block Operator
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