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 2427386 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2428773 epoch_slot_no: 9573 block_no: 2427272 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2019-04-09 02:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13b0f753a493d4ab18b9a7ddd48bc0ef97377380d7f438e7dc6d888af0bdbfefBlock Operator
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