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 2427302 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2428689 epoch_slot_no: 9489 block_no: 2427188 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-09 02:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10fc6724a50f90471c70fa26b690f2cdcbdb55eeb997fa76f4213e72c19f9060Block Operator
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