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 2424235 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2425621 epoch_slot_no: 6421 block_no: 2424121 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4427 time: 2019-04-08 09:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e06e99b57ae5ce16f6856a078597b72efab46ad0555a370b2e2d0b282edb77fBlock Operator
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