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 2425517 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2426904 epoch_slot_no: 7704 block_no: 2425403 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2019-04-08 16:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9aed61ea62b0ec1f9c687381f5c135bbc7387a2256c292dfb55c9ec130491d3aBlock Operator
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