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 2426247 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2427634 epoch_slot_no: 8434 block_no: 2426133 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2928 time: 2019-04-08 20:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf190decb4251c55f36bf316b886b24f3e8c0abcc3c039c9d0130748d160a7a6Block Operator
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