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 2427904 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2429291 epoch_slot_no: 10091 block_no: 2427790 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2019-04-09 05:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb91e918728c143c5f2f5c1150821972d64d5a8236a9b969219bd94733bd947bBlock Operator
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