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 2427349 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2428736 epoch_slot_no: 9536 block_no: 2427235 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1539 time: 2019-04-09 02:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcaa16e98614cc9f21ec13d81246506d926a1eb10121344830f62e430a34593d3Block Operator
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