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 2428586 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2429973 epoch_slot_no: 10773 block_no: 2428472 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 32525 time: 2019-04-09 09:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeac74f9bb2a56352ac805b3f9b21feab8628d6517229357361532efd30d74891Block Operator
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