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 2426449 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2427836 epoch_slot_no: 8636 block_no: 2426335 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2019-04-08 21:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5795201cc5fee9a63951937586fe3124e611590ee105a04229d8249a17e72ed1Block Operator
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