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 2425210 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2426597 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 2425096 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2021 time: 2019-04-08 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf47888498ddf4bb5edcdadad7ce0a074fda202f2a44c8e6590d448a43feacb6Block Operator
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