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 2424357 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2425743 epoch_slot_no: 6543 block_no: 2424243 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4209 time: 2019-04-08 10:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2adf7e2a953d22929dd7bfe4671990ddd5d40ad0884fc8ab83117186c918dfd7Block Operator
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