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 2426666 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2428053 epoch_slot_no: 8853 block_no: 2426552 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1569 time: 2019-04-08 22:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x527535174ffd24c27025d4a981359c4ea9781b4a32c6915e12d978bdedda7e4fBlock Operator
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