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 2429624 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2431012 epoch_slot_no: 11812 block_no: 2429510 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2286 time: 2019-04-09 15:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x801ff2c9a1e83d09d95e8315de6f4b6cb0daa0025737fb366db77311b7e59aa9Block Operator
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