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 2426186 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2427573 epoch_slot_no: 8373 block_no: 2426072 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2013 time: 2019-04-08 20:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc36b744bdfaaacaf2b8c557e80c29c45a0628071fddddaa94132baad6e68a658Block Operator
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