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 2427416 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2428803 epoch_slot_no: 9603 block_no: 2427302 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2427 time: 2019-04-09 03:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3c39b2625e5f73f3e01ed11d0194222db0c088852c3800b363a18a3e04e2308Block Operator
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