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 2428573 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2429960 epoch_slot_no: 10760 block_no: 2428459 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3209 time: 2019-04-09 09:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3372f9fef75882f0d9576cc9ec1696d5c4b86ab71a58b37c14e687ebbc0f1340Block Operator
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