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 2427326 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2428713 epoch_slot_no: 9513 block_no: 2427212 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1388 time: 2019-04-09 02:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb60645d8b7285d45c7bc40956309748d2548c0ce9c9ab9f02944279a93ec66b9Block Operator
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