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 2427686 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2429073 epoch_slot_no: 9873 block_no: 2427572 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2964 time: 2019-04-09 04:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cfe31e18a769d6db4389738049ecf8542cf366c610fff793a8ab2abe99fbf1dBlock Operator
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