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 2425988 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2427375 epoch_slot_no: 8175 block_no: 2425874 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3376 time: 2019-04-08 19:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0df30d6b60af17198717c6b9b8471f416085197fa382360b44a8cfe9807afb9Block Operator
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