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 2424037 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2425423 epoch_slot_no: 6223 block_no: 2423923 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2399 time: 2019-04-08 08:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x201fdca40c610f2e832dc072918513dc7dde92483ac78d66ebd31eb934e93a34Block Operator
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