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 2425045 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2426432 epoch_slot_no: 7232 block_no: 2424931 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-04-08 13:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70aaf44646280eb5850bf2ed58ba4d74d38f10e6bd5d0ef4dcbadd9b9e7d1bacBlock Operator
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