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 2429380 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2430768 epoch_slot_no: 11568 block_no: 2429266 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2561 time: 2019-04-09 14:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1e4c71d23c738a6dc0d3b58a3723fc0dc5098b3d6041fa1e6bc57f5990654fdBlock Operator
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