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 2425408 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2426795 epoch_slot_no: 7595 block_no: 2425294 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5595 time: 2019-04-08 15:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7482b28870f2edf42d4cb016c1a5c4622d647880223a2274c6026a959cb35203Block Operator
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