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 2428798 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2430185 epoch_slot_no: 10985 block_no: 2428684 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-04-09 10:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96f0070b6dc27b203ba9cc5932723bfa301dba9e1f5bad13d4f5c09c642fb2efBlock Operator
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