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 2424981 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2426368 epoch_slot_no: 7168 block_no: 2424867 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1976 time: 2019-04-08 13:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22809b7a9d567f973a1bab2db08b9a9471ac8fea19035ccf2fd74fd3861712b4Block Operator
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