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 2427267 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2428654 epoch_slot_no: 9454 block_no: 2427153 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-09 02:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0149b32a997024a6cfe36fee96852d6e178631a7de3abc256cbe36f9566cc57Block Operator
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