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 2424388 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2425774 epoch_slot_no: 6574 block_no: 2424274 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5150 time: 2019-04-08 10:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6641209215c2e947524a58d6fb80ae358da2d2f9ad9ef884da38fb5308bf94bBlock Operator
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