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 2426068 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2427455 epoch_slot_no: 8255 block_no: 2425954 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2019-04-08 19:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6af741f6efe6d12ce2349af4a9f1be783c84a3625bbee926536c8468f8d131c3Block Operator
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