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 2426369 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2427756 epoch_slot_no: 8556 block_no: 2426255 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1594 time: 2019-04-08 21:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7baa700ec136c3873dd27abcfc907f10f0d097a09c90a233333895c2380ad85bBlock Operator
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