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 2429487 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2430875 epoch_slot_no: 11675 block_no: 2429373 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3398 time: 2019-04-09 14:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x635941c85d15e7b30a25356e363a8e945d35d418b297f1e51440f8dd4915a384Block Operator
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