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 2428486 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2429873 epoch_slot_no: 10673 block_no: 2428372 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-04-09 09:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf35d402ed1078d66f8edba913a84357c2fcea8be3b8afe0322238e310f6f9f54Block Operator
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