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 2424996 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2426383 epoch_slot_no: 7183 block_no: 2424882 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2263 time: 2019-04-08 13:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32ac528cd27c8f958c98ddaa77dc4d819af7d86b94a2e8c286a3ddadc0a8b605Block Operator
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