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 2427755 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 2429142 epoch_slot_no: 9942 block_no: 2427641 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4022 time: 2019-04-09 04:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9de24766e0d8ed9dc4dcf60a220f291ec277f78aeef15e971028eb34cc1d4eaBlock Operator
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