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 2424905 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2426292 epoch_slot_no: 7092 block_no: 2424791 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6867 time: 2019-04-08 13:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2c8a1e7af82bdc7a6d077c1ce007b6bacbd5e17819d5140f7b192c15739574eBlock Operator
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