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 2424403 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2425789 epoch_slot_no: 6589 block_no: 2424289 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2362 time: 2019-04-08 10:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x038370ba0b30149c744527b5d5cae475b3c9306abb1f6b4845cd276acf57d8cbBlock Operator
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