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 2429198 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2430585 epoch_slot_no: 11385 block_no: 2429084 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3058 time: 2019-04-09 12:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7a995eb0c86abd63967b5049f5f8dee1f455949f4f11b8a48f4ae24bb6e38f1Block Operator
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