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 2424875 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2426261 epoch_slot_no: 7061 block_no: 2424761 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4235 time: 2019-04-08 12:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c368b39ea2059bebe10d3692fd0b5064555af116c65f4cbbf3fee5dd77238ecBlock Operator
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