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 2428755 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2430142 epoch_slot_no: 10942 block_no: 2428641 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1342 time: 2019-04-09 10:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e10c3c533ac80cb15df7dac311ff814f4645a877153820d70ae58b42af07bb7Block Operator
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