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 2427055 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2428442 epoch_slot_no: 9242 block_no: 2426941 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1708 time: 2019-04-09 01:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d13aaf61c30655cfe5f4105bfad94ecdb9077e1ba8b38ddd60ae9fa28ed9ac5Block Operator
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