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 2425561 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2426948 epoch_slot_no: 7748 block_no: 2425447 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2588 time: 2019-04-08 16:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3aa70b95def314c841893f09d8ed8fdb33e66b55d0c9227838cf6befe8c369f2Block Operator
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