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 2424315 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2425701 epoch_slot_no: 6501 block_no: 2424201 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-04-08 09:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ebc181e5f5b035a1e4744bee81b62c5be9214a3adee796ad41f879204794b36Block Operator
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