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 2425985 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2427372 epoch_slot_no: 8172 block_no: 2425871 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2019-04-08 19:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7619659ed22e3348057ab74a12e9330bc428e929103296c16e8565db1eb65c0aBlock Operator
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