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 2424906 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2426293 epoch_slot_no: 7093 block_no: 2424792 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1313 time: 2019-04-08 13:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f3a8daeefb3c8bd8937b2803919ca201a905b7eed398c3c64fc4098b2e908cdBlock Operator
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