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 2424179 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2425565 epoch_slot_no: 6365 block_no: 2424065 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1710 time: 2019-04-08 09:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c6aa9fa7560e596c84231a0562515b64bad8920d4f246baeb20cb0ef79f482dBlock Operator
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