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 2424989 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2426376 epoch_slot_no: 7176 block_no: 2424875 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2405 time: 2019-04-08 13:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa011293583cd9aad85ea29237481b61885cc6c5b1d4359bd7aa9fb259072a56fBlock Operator
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