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 2424523 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2425909 epoch_slot_no: 6709 block_no: 2424409 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1294 time: 2019-04-08 11:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93b5cbdaf63e514eff26bf95723cc2b190224de1d87af809a949cfd15e1a00d5Block Operator
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