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 2424890 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2426277 epoch_slot_no: 7077 block_no: 2424776 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1992 time: 2019-04-08 13:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a54232aa09f35822929d6f7fd09ca4e37e6d3fe423346889e71e88bc31587f2Block Operator
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