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 2426094 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2427481 epoch_slot_no: 8281 block_no: 2425980 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-04-08 19:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2378bd0283c10289bffadd2cdc291a0e76e2d355d7fa1612dc29ca500ee1af3fBlock Operator
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