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 2424418 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2425804 epoch_slot_no: 6604 block_no: 2424304 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2325 time: 2019-04-08 10:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05332f75f5e178c987f36022e667f11fd8aa014267cb2f9b6b1ff7d862bbdb61Block Operator
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