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 2424205 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2425591 epoch_slot_no: 6391 block_no: 2424091 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1664 time: 2019-04-08 09:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd187a6654318e1ad201677a382fadf7be669dfd99f90dd0cc381df38d7cf8dfBlock Operator
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