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 2424068 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2425454 epoch_slot_no: 6254 block_no: 2423954 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3035 time: 2019-04-08 08:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7821ad58e7d7ab86bdc118aba5ca40419085c9264dbed621ab721e9edb739607Block Operator
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