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 2428054 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2429441 epoch_slot_no: 10241 block_no: 2427940 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1666 time: 2019-04-09 06:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c1704b99d2fb90c034da29016c133457499bc7f953a9ac2bd9a53cfb778fa5cBlock Operator
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