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 2427906 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2429293 epoch_slot_no: 10093 block_no: 2427792 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2390 time: 2019-04-09 05:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x061341647d0561bb05ce07e26e214b7adde9ea5048d5801f3fe2a61cf0ea7bbfBlock Operator
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