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 2425525 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2426912 epoch_slot_no: 7712 block_no: 2425411 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2390 time: 2019-04-08 16:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4669e2fbf97c52c296c23906df6ed0ec069306413e3e6941390522b36cf9728aBlock Operator
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