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 2428342 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2429729 epoch_slot_no: 10529 block_no: 2428228 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2292 time: 2019-04-09 08:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6bd3005dc2515b2ce9960fef3994af5b7b88c1ff475096d87b3b66fa66d4668Block Operator
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