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 2429365 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2430753 epoch_slot_no: 11553 block_no: 2429251 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1662 time: 2019-04-09 13:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc30195ca313f38d97c444541247ab5ba123c56822448d5e127b3a43626179983Block Operator
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