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 2428279 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2429666 epoch_slot_no: 10466 block_no: 2428165 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1203 time: 2019-04-09 07:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdedc9cc129c221c97028c0db9483410a5f1f632a349546b12f7f4ce2852cebefBlock Operator
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