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 2425773 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2427160 epoch_slot_no: 7960 block_no: 2425659 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1167 time: 2019-04-08 17:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7eb1918f3245320acd2d8644db9d02a5dc4f5f81e90daf51cd390b7b7a64dcddBlock Operator
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