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 2426293 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2427680 epoch_slot_no: 8480 block_no: 2426179 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2358 time: 2019-04-08 20:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde2a204a2d98b969144ef9fc652eb0f8f316780240b7f485802e26059283d2a3Block Operator
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