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 2425774 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2427161 epoch_slot_no: 7961 block_no: 2425660 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1660 time: 2019-04-08 17:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5d4710d2c0a26a7b9d6eb25a75afb85be7adf01b961f719f2b32a43e77ff7e3Block Operator
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