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 2425042 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2426429 epoch_slot_no: 7229 block_no: 2424928 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2727 time: 2019-04-08 13:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b09a7d4fceef5b51081f6404d27ba1871d08914310b565c898b72e2de0ab359Block Operator
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