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 2427306 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2428693 epoch_slot_no: 9493 block_no: 2427192 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2892 time: 2019-04-09 02:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79a3a7f1326753f107de84b9e2f469ca1369dcdfb409f224d95741ef8e9e1ebeBlock Operator
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