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 2428656 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2430043 epoch_slot_no: 10843 block_no: 2428542 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-04-09 09:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x198491a65c84d6b1b80ce93b04f1c054c9192f322dc011695402627398b08c2dBlock Operator
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