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 2428207 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2429594 epoch_slot_no: 10394 block_no: 2428093 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-09 07:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x507aa8b56759959a84cbabcfd92cd5427ead3ea33feaf24cc36ad3823532cec8Block Operator
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