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 2427322 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2428709 epoch_slot_no: 9509 block_no: 2427208 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-09 02:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7811caf917bc68fc1072a73345f7d000bffa649360e465b6b6187ddc24b4f7d6Block Operator
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