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 2427699 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2429086 epoch_slot_no: 9886 block_no: 2427585 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3502 time: 2019-04-09 04:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x342243eee9ad90275acf32ee3c73f1ebae1ca034dd615eae16a3690e2c6b9ee2Block Operator
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