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 2426415 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2427802 epoch_slot_no: 8602 block_no: 2426301 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2649 time: 2019-04-08 21:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc55ed096362b905037f3f0fb818aab5919513e89b590c17822ce82237c4a470bBlock Operator
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