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 2426019 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2427406 epoch_slot_no: 8206 block_no: 2425905 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2547 time: 2019-04-08 19:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa929562933b62acdde1d43f8f64f959ab390e13c8f273c06b441199ce2773e4bBlock Operator
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